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Ellison, 29, has been playing Independent League baseball since 2001. During the past two seasons, he has been with the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern Independent League. In 2006, he had 31 relief appearances with 34 strikeouts in 35.1 innings while posting a 1.02 ERA. In 2007, he had 59 strikeouts in 53.2 innings, both career highs, and a 5-2 record. He also held opponents to a .192 batting average. Ellison made appearances in 22 games for the Bluefish this season. He holds a 1.42 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 25.1 innings. The Atlantic League recognized his dominance by naming him to the 2008 Atlantic League All-Star team. In the game, he pitched one inning with three strikeouts ranging from 78 MPH to 96 MPH on the stadium radar gun. Ellison is the third Bluefish signed to a Major League organization this season. Catcher Brian Peterson (Baltimore Orioles) and outfielder Adam Greenberg (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) both signed in May. Ellison joins ex-Bluefish and Bridgeport native Angel Echevarria, currently a coach with the Arizona Brewers. The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2008 season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Mateo contributes to record-setting Bluefish season - Sep 17, 2008 - 8:12 AM The Bluefish add two pitchers - Sep 15, 2008 - 4:23 PM Fairfield County Sports Commission names Sports Persons Of The Year in 15 communities - Sep 8, 2008 - 9:58 AM Tonight's game rained out - Sep 6, 2008 - 4:40 PM Bluefish add Brinkley to outfield - Sep 5, 2008 - 8:08 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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