Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2025 proj | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.200 | 2.0 |
2024 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.200 | 2.0 |
Date | News |
3/09/25 | Speedster among Yankees latest cuts; Who's gone, who's left. TAMPA, Fla. — One of the feel-good Yankees moments last season was the aftermath of rookie outfielder Duke Ellis slapping a hit in his first and only at-bat during a September call-up. The left-handed hitting speedster's first career hit in five at-bats with two clubs came in the ninth inning of a 10-6 loss to the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, and making it extra special was the milestone occurring in his home state. BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB , VIVID SEATS , TICKETMASTER A bunch of family and friends made a three-hour drive from Nacogdoches, Texas, for the game and their loud cheers were around throughout the ballpark when Ellis continued a late rally with a hit that followed a grand Source: https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/03/speedster-among... |
2/06/25 | Kilgore's Hampton joins 2 East Texans on Yankees' Spring Training roster. Former Kilgore Bulldog and MLB pitching prospect Chase Hampton will be pitching for the New York Yankees during Spring Training this year. Hampton is a part of the Yankees Spring Training roster, along with two other East Texans. Duke Ellis, a speedy outfielder from Central Heights, saw some playing time in the big leagues in 2024 and has also received a non-roster invite. Source: https://www.kltv.com/2025/02/06/kilgores-hampton-j... |
2/03/25 | Texas baseball: Ex-UT outfielder Duke Ellis looks to stick with Yankees in 2025. During the 2024 baseball season, former Texas outfielder Duke Ellis played for seven different teams in four different organizations. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/texas-baseball-ex-ut-outf... |
10/22/24 | YANKEES vs. DODGERS: 2 East Texans to face off in MLB World Series. Two East Texans have made it to the biggest stage in Major League Baseball -- the World Series! The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are facing off for the 12th time in the World Series, according to the Associated Press. Duke Ellis, a Central Heights High School in Nacogdoches graduate, is an outfielder for the Yankees and Michael Kopech, a Mount Pleasant High School graduate, is a pitcher for the Dodgers. Source: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/2-east-te... |
10/05/24 | Speedster Duke Ellis is on Yankees' ALDS roster after playing just 11 major league games. Duke Ellis was brought back to the Yankees for their last pre-postseason workout. The 26-year-old outfielder did running drills and was told by manager Aaron Boone that he was on New York's AL Division Series roster against Kansas City. “Big smile on my face of course and very excited,” said Ellis, who has played 11 major league games. The son of former big league pitcher Robert Ellis, Duke had 57 stolen bases in 61 tries at Triple-A this year in a season in which he was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2024/10/speedster-duke-ell... |
9/27/24 | How Yankees' 26-man ALDS roster could look with surprise add. The Yankees' ALDS roster options include calling up rookie outfielder Duke Ellis to be a pinch-run specialist. AP By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEW YORK — The Yankees just didn't want to get back in the playoffs after not qualifying last year. They were embarrassed going 82-80 in 2023. That felt like 62-100 to a franchise that hasn't had a losing season since 1992. They wanted to win their division to show everyone that they're back to being an American League power. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal Source: https://www.nj.com/yankees/2024/09/how-yankees-26-... |
9/02/24 | Central Heights' Ellis gets called up to Yankees. Former Central Heights Blue Devil Duke Ellis has been called up to the big leagues for the final stretch of the season. This is the second time this season that Ellis will appear in the majors. The New York Yankees recalled Ellis from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. According to the Yankees website, Ellis will be used primarily as a pinch-runner and a defensive replacement in the late innings. Source: https://www.kltv.com/2024/09/02/central-heights-el... |
8/27/24 | Central Heights' Ellis joins 4th organization of season. Former Central Heights Blue Devil Duke Ellis has found himself in his fourth major league organization of the season after being picked up by the New York Yankees on Monday. Ellis joins the Yankees 40-man roster after being designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners. Ellis started the season with the Chicago White Sox and was on the big league roster for a short stint before being claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. Source: https://www.ktre.com/2024/08/27/central-heights-el... |
8/26/24 | Yankees claim OF Duke Ellis off waivers from Mariners, transfer RHP Ian Hamilton to 60-day IL. The Yankees announced a pair of roster moves on Monday afternoon, claiming outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the Seattle Mariners while transferring RHP Ian Hamilton to the 60-day IL. Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-claim-duke-ellis-w... |
7/04/24 | Seattle Mariners Notes: OF added on claim; Woo, Speier updates. A few pieces of Seattle Mariners roster news came out before their July 4 series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. The Mariners have a new outfielder in their system, as they announced late Thursday morning that they have added the speedy Duke Ellis on a waiver claim from the New York Mets. Ellis, 26, moves into a previously open spot on Seattle's 40-man roster and will report to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Source: https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1777723/mariners-ro... |
6/21/24 | Mets claim speedy OF Duke Ellis off waivers from White Sox. The Mets have claimed speedy outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, and assigned him to Double-A Binghamton. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-claim-speedy-duke-el... |
6/16/24 | White Sox DFA Duke Ellis, select contract of Chuckie Robinson. The Chicago White Sox made a pair of procedural roster moves on Sunday, including designating outfielder Duke Ellis for assignment. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/white-sox-dfa-duke-ellis-... |
6/05/24 | Central Heights' Ellis makes debut, steals base. Former Central Heights Blue Devil Duke Ellis made his major league debut on Tuesday night with the White Sox. Ellis was playing for the Chicago White Sox Double A affiliate, the Birmingham Barons, before getting the call to the big leagues on Tuesday. Ellis entered the game in the ninth inning as a pinch runner after Oscar Colas walked. Source: https://www.ktre.com/2024/06/05/central-heights-el... |