Brian Ellington
Brian Ellington | |
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Miami Marlins | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Gainesville, Florida | August 4, 1990|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Brian Michael Ellington (born August 4, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins' organization.
Ellington attended Oak Hall School in Gainesville, Florida, and the University of West Florida. While in high school, in September 2007, he underwent Tommy John surgery. The Miami Marlins selected him 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 Class AA Southern League.[3] That summer, Ellington was chosen to play for the United States national baseball team in the 2015 Pan American Games.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120611/ARTICLES/120619926
- ^ http://m.mlb.com/news/article/99786848/marlins-prospect-brian-ellington-selected-to-fall-stars-game
- ^ http://www.pnj.com/story/sports/mlb/blue-wahoos/2015/06/06/ellington-jacksonville-suns/28627217/
- ^ http://www.pnj.com/story/sports/2015/06/30/wellington-picked-us-team-pan-games/29545425/
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)