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ANtics Episode 3.22: South Dakotan Sensation

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?


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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.

by indigo on Aug 6, 2007 12:31 AM PDT reply actions  

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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.

by indigo on Aug 6, 2007 12:41 AM PDT reply actions  

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.

by PaulThomas on Aug 6, 2007 12:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Great ANtics as usual!

But the line

"Without a big arm, or big guns..."

you really should see a picture of Ellis in a sleeveless shirt. He has some guns!

by swinghard on Aug 6, 2007 2:24 AM PDT reply actions  

Could look at it another way...

Is he a big fan of the 2nd amendment?

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Aug 6, 2007 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Um... Yeah...

I think I need to see this picture of which you speak!

"I'm already in Barry's head! He doesn't want to play against ME!" - Kotsay on facing Zito, Fan Fest 2007

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Aug 6, 2007 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ya I saw a picture

of him in a sleeveless shirt, the dude is huge.

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 6, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

He takes UGH.

They'll never be able to test for it.

"They weren't frightened of me, they LOVED me!" ~ McFood, deep in denial

by Poppy on Aug 6, 2007 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

I always have my laser milk ...

... on some shrimp.  

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Aug 6, 2007 8:04 AM PDT reply actions  

I love Ellis

total class act guy. And he's from South Dakota. You just gotta love him.

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 6, 2007 10:43 AM PDT reply actions  

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