Mark Ellis
Contract: Signed through 2008.
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Born: Jun 6, 1977
- Debut: April 9, 2002
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .263 | 10 | 61 | 52 | 10 |
Newsbreakers
September 27, 2009
Mark Ellis went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.
Our View:
The Oakland second baseman has recorded eight multi-hit games this month and has cracked four of his ten homers in September.
September 19, 2009
Mark Ellis helped lead the A's in Friday's 2-1 win over the Indians at McAfee Coliseum, as he went 2-for-3 with two singles and an RBI.
Our View:
Ellis ended a six-game skid without an RBI, and has 54 for 2009. He has a hit in three of his last four games, but is only batting .266 this month after holding a .340 average in August.
September 5, 2009
Mark Ellis went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in tonight's 9-5 win over the Mariners at McAfee Coliseum. Both of his knocks were doubles.
Our View:
Ellis was in need of a solid performance, as he only had one hit over his previous three games (11 at-bats). Hopefully he will stay on track after batting .340 in August.
August 17, 2009
Mark Ellis has been named the AL Player of the Week, according to TSN. He led the AL with a .571 batting average last week, and racked up 11 RBI.
Our View:
He has been named the player of the week for the first time in his career. He is batting .431 this month, and Ellis should remain active in fantasy lineups while swinging a hot stick.
August 16, 2009
Mark Ellis hit a walk-off home run off White Sox closer Bobby Jenks to give the A's a 3-2 win. He finished the day 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Our View:
Ellis has just six homers on the season, but Sunday's was a big one. He's also on a tear this month, hitting .431 with 19 RBI.
August 15, 2009
Mark Ellis went 2-for-4 with a single and a double, and recorded the A's lone RBI in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the White Sox at McAfee Coliseum.
Our View:
Ellis is batting .417 with 17 RBI over 14 games this month. Keep him active in fantasy lineups while hot.
August 10, 2009
Mark Ellis went 5-for-5 with four RBI in tonight's 9-1 win at Baltimore. He hit a double and four singles.
Our View:
Ellis is batting .429 (15-for-35) this month, and has seven RBI over his last three games. Keep him active in fantasy leagues while swinging a hot stick.
July 26, 2009
Mark Ellis' three run bomb Sunday was only his second home run of July, but it came in a losing effort, as the A's fell to the Yankees 7-5 in Yankee Stadium.
Our View:
Ellis has only four homers on the season, and is batting just .218. He has deeper AL-only leagues written all over him.
July 4, 2009
According to MLB.com, A's infielder Mark Ellis missed the start of Friday's game in Cleveland due to the birth of his child. He was in attendance in CLeveland on Friday night, but he was not in time to start.
Our View:
Ellis tried to make it back last night, but he just couldn't get there in time. He is expected back in the lineup on Saturday, so anyone using him in fantasy should feel free to get him in.
June 28, 2009
The San Francicso Chronicle reports that Mark Ellis has been activated from the disabled list Sunday.
Our View:
Ellis is on the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. He will hit ninth and play second base.
June 22, 2009
Mark Ellis is slated to be activated from the DL Sunday following his recovery from a strained left calf, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Ellis is only hitting .190 over six games in his minor league rehab assignment, and his fantasy value will be limited to AL-only leagues upon his return to Oakland. He was only batting .206 over 63 at-bats prior to going down this season as well.
June 6, 2009
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, injured second baseman Mark Ellis is scheduled to go on a rehab assignment on June 16th.
Our View:
Ellis is suffering from a strained calf that landed him on the 60-day disabled list. He is eligible to return on June 27th, and looks like he may make that date if his rehab assignment goes off without a hitch.
May 20, 2009
Mark Ellis has been transferred to the 60-day DL by the Athletics, according to Scout.com. The club made the move after acquiring reliever Craig Breslow off waivers from Minnesota.
Our View:
Ellis is recovering from a sverely strained calf. He now won't be eligible to return until June 27.
May 9, 2009
Mark Ellis is expected to be on the shelf for another month while recovering from a Grade-2 calf strain, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
The newly acquired Adam Kennedy should see some action at second base and in the middle infield, as Nomar Garciaparra and Eric Chavez are also on the DL. Kennedy could push Ellis for playing time upon his return as well, as Ellis was only hitting .206 over 63 at-bats, and skipper Bob Geren views Kennedy as an every-day player.
May 7, 2009
Mark Ellis is limited to upper-body strength work while dealing with a Grade 2 calf strain, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Ellis noted that he needs to start throwing soon, as he does not want to lose any strength in his shoulder. He spent the offseason recovering from surgery on his right shoulder.
May 2, 2009
Mark Ellis is expected to be on the shelf for 4-6 weeks after his MRI revealed that his calf strain is serious, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Fantasy owners should manage fine without Ellis, as he was only hitting .206 over 63 at-bats prior to going down.
April 30, 2009
Mark Ellis has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Athletics due to a calf injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Eric Patterson was recalled from the minors to help cover second base while Ellis is on the shelf. Ellis was only hitting .206 prior to going down.
April 29, 2009
Second baseman Mark Ellis will land on the 15-day DL on Wednesday due to a left calf injury, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He felt his calf muscle "pop" as he ran on Tuesday night.
Our View:
Bobby Crosby took over at second base on Tuesday night, but the A's may promote Eric Patterson and give him a lot of time over the next two weeks.
April 28, 2009
According to the San Fransisco Chronicle, Mark Ellis left Tuesday's game, injuring himself trying to run out a ground ball.
Our View:
Ellis pulled up lame and had to be helped off the field. It has yet to be determined what the injury is specifically or the extent of it.
April 14, 2009
The San Fransisco Chronicle reports that Mark Ellis received a day off on Monday. It was a routine rest and had nothing to do with injury.
Our View:
It's a good sign that this was not a move based on injury after he missed much of last season with a shoulder problem. Ellis is not much of a fantasy option, but he could be a useful pickup if he stays healthy for the entire season.
April 9, 2009
Second baseman Mark Ellis went 3-for-5 with two RBI, and a run scored as Oakland beat Los Angeles 6-4 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Ellis is not among the second basemen that immediately pop into mind of most fantasy owners when they consider the position, but he is worth keeping an eye on. A shoulder injury derailed his 2008 campaign, but he is a fairly reliable hitter who will see a lot of starts in Oakland this season. He has three RBI through three games played.
April 4, 2009
Mark Ellis is testing his surgically-repaired right shoulder, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Ellis played Friday night and expects to be in the lineup today. He said, "I am anticipating to be able to be out there as much as I can."
Our View:
Ellis is a decent source for speed and power when healthy, and is worth targeting for AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
March 21, 2009
Mark Ellis, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, is set to play second base in a minor league game today, according to the SF Chronicle. Barring a setback, he will roam second base for the Athletics on Wednesday.
Our View:
The 31-year-old vet only averages 128 games played over the last four seasons, and should only be considered for deeper fantasy leagues. When healthy, Ellis is a decent source for speed and power.
March 16, 2009
Mark Ellis is on pace to make his defensive debut March 25, according to the SF Chronicle. He is recovering from shoulder surgery and said, "I am slowly working my way to being able to bounce back from the morning workout."
Our View:
Ellis has enough speed and power to be useful in deeper fantasy leagues, but remains a risky pick due to his track record with durability.
February 18, 2009
Mark Ellis won't be cleared to roam second base in a spring game until March 23 as he is still in the early stages of a post-shoulder-surgery throwing program, according to the SF Chronicle. He is hitting though, and could participate as a DH.
Our View:
He believes he only needs 30-35 at-bats to be ready for opening day on April 6. Ellis has decent speed and power, and could serve as a nice value pick for mixed leagues if he can stay intact.
February 8, 2009
Mark Ellis expects to play on opening day even if he handles a light workload during spring training, according to the SF Chronicle. He is recovering from shoulder surgery. He said, "It is hard to gauge right now, because all I am doing is playing catch. I do not know how my arm will respond until I am playing every day, but so far, it is all going well."
Our View:
This is encouraging news and Ellis could serve as a nice value pick in fantasy leagues, as a top-20 second baseman if he proves to be healthy.
January 23, 2009
Manager Bob Geren said Mark Ellis will be close to ready by opening day, according to the SF Chronicle. He is recovering from shoulder surgery.
Our View:
If healthy, Ellis could come through as a top-20 fantasy second baseman. He is worth consideration as a backup. He should challenge a favorable number of runs scored with Matt Holliday and Jason Giambi hitting behind him in the lineup.
January 10, 2009
Mark Ellis (shoulder) will begin throwing on Janury 19 as he prepares for spring training, the San Francisco Chronicle notes. He is coming off right shoulder surgery and plans to be ready by Opening Day.
Our View:
Ellis didn't hit well in 2008, but if he's healthy, he could provide decent, low-cost numbers for fantasy teams. It will help that Matt Holliday and Jason Giambi are now behind him in the lineup.
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