The old adage of "good field, no hit" is antiquated in this age when second basemen and shortstops are expected to provide power and slugging alongside the muscle-bound first basemen and outfielders. The A's, not well known for their middle infield's hitting prowess, have received significant production from an unexpected source. Can you guess who?
0 recs | 10 comments
Love it!
Ellis is truly a class act. My kids and I have "met" him a couple of times (in the hallway at fanfest, on the field at an A's kids club day) and he has been such a great guy. I'll always be in his corner.
indigo - August 6, 2007
More
I just joined a co-ed softball team (playing softball for the first time since I was 12!) and am the (for now) 2nd baseman. When asked to pick my uniform number I immediately chose #14.
indigo - August 6, 2007
He's a keeper
His offense is actually slightly below average for second base, but he more than makes up for it with brilliant defense (at a position where he can really save a ton of runs), putting him well above average as a complete package.
I'm almost certain he'll be extended during the offseason, probably through 2011 with a 2012 option. I think we'll be seeing him manning second for a long time.
PaulThomas - August 6, 2007
Great ANtics as usual!
But the line
you really should see a picture of Ellis in a sleeveless shirt. He has some guns!
swinghard - August 6, 2007
Could look at it another way...
Is he a big fan of the 2nd amendment?
louismg - August 6, 2007
Um... Yeah...
I think I need to see this picture of which you speak!
BobbyCrosbysGirl - August 6, 2007
Ya I saw a picture
of him in a sleeveless shirt, the dude is huge.
chavyizdamn3 - August 6, 2007
He takes UGH.
They'll never be able to test for it.
Poppy - August 6, 2007
I always have my laser milk ...
... on some shrimp.
The Dogfather - August 6, 2007
I love Ellis
total class act guy. And he's from South Dakota. You just gotta love him.
chavyizdamn3 - August 6, 2007
You must Login with your SB Nation account and be a member of Athletics Nation to post a comment.