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1 Career  



1.1  Amateur career  





1.2  Miami Marlins  





1.3  Arizona Diamondbacks  





1.4  Boston Red Sox  





1.5  Kansas City T-Bones  





1.6  Seattle Mariners  





1.7  Kansas City Monarchs  





1.8  Sioux City Explorers  







2 International career  





3 References  





4 External links  














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Brian Ellington
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-04) August 4, 1990 (age 33)
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

MLB debut
August 3, 2015, for the Miami Marlins
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record7–4
Earned run average4.65
Strikeouts98
Teams

Medals

Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Team

Brian Michael Ellington (born August 4, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 195 pounds (88 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Career

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Amateur career

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Ellington attended Oak Hall SchoolinGainesville, Florida. He had committed to attend Florida State University on a scholarship to play college baseball for the Florida State Seminoles. He underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2007, and decommitted from Florida State due to differences of opinion on how he should rehabilitate his arm after the surgery. He enrolled at Chipola College and transferred to Florida State College at Jacksonville, before finishing his collegiate career at the University of West Florida.[1]

Miami Marlins

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The Miami Marlins selected Ellington in the 16th round of the 2012 MLB draft.[1] Ellington played for the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League in 2014. After the regular season, he was assigned to the Salt River Rafters Arizona Fall League (AFL), and appeared in the AFL Fall Stars Game.[2]

In 2015, Ellington played for the Jacksonville Suns of the Double-A Southern League.[3] The Marlins promoted Ellington to the major leagues on August 3, 2015.[4] He made his major league debut that night.[5] During the 2015 through 2017 seasons, Ellington appeared in 97 games with Miami, pitching to a record of 7–4 with a 4.65 earned run average (ERA) and 98 strikeouts in 102+23 innings pitched. Ellington was designated for assignment on April 1, 2018.[6] He was released by the Marlins on April 6.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On April 20, 2018, Ellington signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[7] After appearing in 15 minor league games, he was released on July 28, 2018.[8] He became a free agent after the 2018 season.

Boston Red Sox

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On February 1, 2019, Ellington signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[9] He began the seasons with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, and was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox in early June.[10] He was released on June 26, 2019.[11][12]

Kansas City T-Bones

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On July 3, 2019, Ellington signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.[13] In 12 games of relief 15 innings he went 0-0 with a 0.60 era and 15 strikeouts.

Seattle Mariners

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On July 31, 2019, Ellington's contract was purchased by the Seattle Mariners.[14] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[15] He became a free agent after the 2019 season.

Kansas City Monarchs

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On December 2, 2020, Ellington re-signed with the Kansas City T-Bones, who were later re-branded as the Kansas City Monarchs, of the American Association of Professional Baseball. In 27 bullpen appearances, Ellington posted a 3–4 record with a 4.33 ERA and 41 strikeouts.[16]

Sioux City Explorers

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On July 31, 2021, Ellington was claimed off waivers by the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[17] On March 31, 2022, Ellington was released by the Explorers without ever appearing in a game for them.[18]

International career

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Ellington was chosen to play for the United States national baseball team in the 2015 Pan American Games.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ellington's long road to Miami". Gainesville.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  • ^ "Marlins prospect Brian Ellington selected to Fall Stars Game". Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  • ^ "Former UWF player suits up to take on Wahoos". Pensacola News Journal. June 6, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  • ^ "Marlins call up former UWF pitcher Ellington".
  • ^ "Marlins rookie Brian Ellington overcomes nerves in debut".
  • ^ Byrne, Connor (April 1, 2018). "Marlins Designate Brian Ellington, Select Severino Gonzalez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  • ^ Adams, Steve (April 20, 2018). "Diamondbacks Agree to Minor League Deal with Brian Ellington". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  • ^ "Brian Ellington: Let go by Arizona". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  • ^ Todd, Jeff (February 1, 2019). "Red Sox To Sign Brian Ellington". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  • ^ "Brian Ellington Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  • ^ PawSox (June 26, 2019). "#PawSox player moves today include addition of RHP Josh Smith following his option from Boston, INF/OF Tzu-Wei Lin to begin rehab assignment (shoulder), and catcher Jake Romanski from Portland. Reliever Brian Ellington has been released". @PawSox. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  • ^ "Brian Ellington Stats, Highlights, Bio | Pawtucket Red Sox Stats". Pawtucket Red Sox. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  • ^ "Kansas City T-Bones". Minor League Sports Report. April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  • ^ "T-Bones' Reliever Ellington Headed to Mariners Organization". americanassociationbaseball.com. July 31, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  • ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  • ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2020 Transactions". American Association of Professional Baseball. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  • ^ American Association 2021 Transactions
  • ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
  • ^ "Wellington picked for U.S. team for Pan Am Games". Pensacola News Journal. June 30, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
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