Fraser Ellard (born November 6, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Fraser Ellard | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox – No. 61 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 6, 1997 Roswell, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 30, 2024, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 3.75 |
| Strikeouts | 26 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editEllard attended King's Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta, Georgia and played college baseball at Truett McConnell University, Lander University and Liberty University.
Ellard was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the eighth round, with the 245th overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox and Single–A Kannapolis Intimidators, accumulating a 4.43 ERA with 27 strikeouts over 14 games.[2]
Ellard split the 2022 campaign between the High–A Winston-Salem Dash and Double–A Birmingham Barons, compiling a 4.13 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 4 saves across 47 appearances.[3] He split the 2023 season between Birmingham and the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox. In 21 appearances out of the bullpen for the two affiliates, Ellard struggled to a 7.17 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 2 saves across 21+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
Ellard began 2024 with the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, recording a 3.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts over 38 games. On July 30, 2024, Ellard was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5]
References
edit- ^ https://www.liberty.edu/news/2021/07/21/flames-baseball-celebrates-two-players-headed-to-the-big-leagues/
- ^ "Fraser Ellard Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Fraser Ellard". southsidesox.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 81: Fraser Ellard". southsidesox.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Minor 40-Man Moves: Twins, A's, Blue Jays, Red Sox, White Sox". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)