• Full name Drew Mitchell Ellis
  • Born 12/01/1995 in Louisville, KY
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Louisville
  • Debut 07/30/2021
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (44th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017 (signed for $1,560,100).
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    While Brendan McKay understandably was drawing the majority of attention for Louisville, as a hitter Ellis was matching McKay hit for hit and home run for home run. Ellis redshirted in his first year at Louisville as he wasn't going to crack the lineup. It took him a while in his redshirt freshman season to earn a starting job, but once he did, he made an immediate offensive impact as he showed bat speed and plus raw power, although from a very pull-heavy approach. Ellis struggled to hit for average last summer in the Northwoods League but did show power (11 home runs). In 2017, Ellis has learned to hit to the center field gaps more often, letting him continue to get to his power while improving his ability to hit for average. Scouts have raised concerns about Ellis' ability to recognize offspeed offerings and his power-oriented approach does involve a significant weight transfer/load, but he's shown the ability to time pitches and get into a good rhythm with his swing. Defensively, Ellis has bounced between first and third base for Louisville this year-he generally slid to third when McKay played first. He's stretched at third base due to limited range and a lack of first-step quickness, but he has an above-average arm and runs enough to have played left field at times the last two seasons. It's Ellis' bat and power that teams are drafting, potentially in the second round.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • Rocket City Trash Pandas released 3B Drew Ellis.
  • Rocket City Trash Pandas placed 3B Drew Ellis on the 7-day injured list.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Rocket City Trash Pandas from Salt Lake Bees.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
  • Los Angeles Angels signed free agent 3B Drew Ellis to a minor league contract.
  • Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated 3B Drew Ellis.
  • Philadelphia Phillies optioned 3B Drew Ellis to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies optioned 3B Drew Ellis to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies recalled 3B Drew Ellis from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies recalled 3B Drew Ellis from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies optioned 3B Drew Ellis to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies optioned 3B Drew Ellis to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of 3B Drew Ellis from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of 3B Drew Ellis from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs from Reading Fightin Phils.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs from Reading Fightin Phils.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from FCL Phillies.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from FCL Phillies.
  • 3B Drew Ellis assigned to FCL Phillies.
  • Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent 3B Drew Ellis to a minor league contract.
  • Tacoma Rainiers released 3B Drew Ellis.
  • Seattle Mariners invited non-roster 3B Drew Ellis to spring training.

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