Dock Ellis
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Dock Phillip Ellis
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
- School Los Angeles Harbor Community College
- Debut June 18, 1968
- Final Game September 29, 1979
- Born March 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Dock Ellis had his finest season in 1971, winning 19 games (including 13 straight) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and starting the 1971 All-Star Game. He was also often used as a pinch runner.
In 1989, he was a player/coach for the St. Petersburg Pelicans of the Senior Professional Baseball Association and went 0-2 with a 1.76 ERA as a part of the team's bullpen.
In 1990, Ellis continued to pitch for the St. Petersburg Pelicans; in 5 games, he had a 0.00 ERA with 2 saves when the league folded.
He admitted to pitching a major-league no-hitter while under the influence of LSD.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1971)
- 1976 AL Comeback Player of the Year Award
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1971, 1972 & 1976)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1969-1971 & 1976-1977)
- Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1971
[edit] Related Sites
- The Southpaw "Balls Out: Dock Ellis...How to throw a no-hitter on acid"
