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Dick Ellsworth

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1958-1971 (1958-1971)
Proper Name
Richard Clark Ellsworth
Positions
P (407)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-4 / 195
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
March 22,1940
Death Date
October 10,2022   Age:  82.202
High School
Fresno (Fresno,CA)
MLB Debut
June 22,1958
MLBAM ID
113824
Retrosheet#
ellsd101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career115-13740731052,155.2227411403.721.33

[Player Notes]

Father of Steve Ellsworth[1968] Opening day starter for the Boston Red Sox

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1958Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN31180115.4311000002.14440302013.0015.430.0011.570.0015.430.00
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN37207133.72312760040176.217083731272941021.378.660.613.674.794.231.31
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN372110113.86373171260186.221390802348919031.4010.271.112.314.394.341.90
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN37229205.09373360341208.2241131118237711315051.5210.390.993.324.875.651.47
1963Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN372322102.113737194000290.2223756814751853021.036.900.432.325.732.322.47
1964Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN372414183.753736161010256.226712910734711484031.329.361.192.495.194.522.08
1965Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN372514153.81363480221222.122710894225713015041.289.190.892.315.264.372.28
1966Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN37268223.98383790010269.132115011928511445051.3810.730.941.704.815.012.82
1967Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3727674.383221314110125.11527561636455051.5010.910.432.593.235.391.25
1968Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS36281673.033128101130196.0196746616371065171.199.000.731.704.873.402.86
1969Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3629003.75220000012.016551441001.6712.000.753.003.003.751.00
1969Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE4229694.133422314120135.016273621040485051.5010.800.672.673.204.871.20
1970Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE4230334.53291001128243.2492322414131011.4410.100.822.892.684.740.93
1970Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL4930001.7214000414115.211330391010.896.320.001.725.171.723.00
1971Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL4931014.9111000511014.22210817100011.9813.500.614.306.146.141.43
1958MLBTotal--CHN----0115.4311000002.14440302013.0015.430.0011.570.0015.430.00
1960MLBTotal--CHN----7133.72312760400176.217083731272941021.378.660.613.674.794.231.31
1961MLBTotal--CHN----10113.86373171620186.221390802348919031.4010.271.112.314.394.341.90
1962MLBTotal--CHN----9205.09373360431208.2241131118237711315051.5210.390.993.324.875.651.47
1963MLBTotal--CHN----22102.113737194000290.2223756814751853021.036.900.432.325.732.322.47
1964MLBTotal--CHN----14183.753736161100256.226712910734711484031.329.361.192.495.194.522.08
1965MLBTotal--CHN----14153.81363480221222.122710894225713015041.289.190.892.315.264.372.28
1966MLBTotal--CHN----8223.98383790100269.132115011928511445051.3810.730.941.704.815.012.82
1967MLBTotal--PHI----674.383221311140125.11527561636455051.5010.910.432.593.235.391.25
1968MLBTotal--BOS----1673.033128101310196.0196746616371065171.199.000.731.704.873.402.86
1969MLBTotal--CLE,BOS----694.103624311240147.017878671144526051.5110.900.672.693.184.781.18
1970MLBTotal--MIL,CLE----333.79431004215359.1602625417222021.309.100.612.583.343.941.29
1971MLBTotal--MIL----014.9111000115014.22210817100011.9813.500.614.306.146.141.43
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB1151373.72407310879973652155.2227410338901945951140721451.339.490.812.484.764.311.92
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL25203.581215313268253417.045618816632105190131151.359.840.692.274.104.061.81
Tot:NL (9 yrs)NL901173.75286257747291121738.21818845724162490950590301.339.410.842.544.924.371.94

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1958Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3118P110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3720P3148320001006300600026002.042.148.042.190.125.000.11110.0050.005.000.00
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3721P3756121000003291500036511.036.100.054.154.071.018.0744.6244.629.670.00
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3722P37625710020014280200087816.113.276.129.405.242.016.20617.9535.902.000.00
1963Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3723P37948900050083808000911009.096.167.096.263.085.000.1617.2734.554.750.00
1964Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3724P3787440001004430610049804.046.087.046.133.046.000.0894.0843.8810.750.00
1965Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3725P3673170102004300600198316.096.143.123.266.082.027.1634.8236.147.500.00
1966Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3726P38907140105004361500016100113.156.200.178.378.067.022.2594.0036.009.000.00
1967Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3727P3237140001000191400044204.108.132.108.240.000.000.2220.0045.240.000.00
1968Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3628P3172240002001451500247904.056.081.056.137.014.000.1481.2756.9645.000.00
1969Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3629P230000000002010000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1969Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE4229P3445060003002190100064806.133.170.133.303.044.000.2314.1739.589.500.00
1970Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE4230P2940000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1970Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL4930P1400000000000010000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1971Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL4931P1110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1958MLBTotal--CHN------110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00NL1958
1960MLBTotal--CHN------3148320001006300600026002.042.148.042.190.125.000.11110.0050.005.00NL1960
1961MLBTotal--CHN------3756121000003291500036511.036.100.054.154.071.018.0744.6244.629.67NL1961
1962MLBTotal--CHN------37625710020014280200087816.113.276.129.405.242.016.20617.9535.902.00NL1962
1963MLBTotal--CHN------37948900050083808000911009.096.167.096.262.085.000.1617.2734.554.75NL1963
1964MLBTotal--CHN------3787440001004430610049804.046.087.046.133.046.000.0894.0843.8810.75NL1964
1965MLBTotal--CHN------3673170102004300600198316.096.143.123.266.082.027.1634.8236.147.50NL1965
1966MLBTotal--CHN------38907140105004361500016100113.156.200.178.378.067.022.2594.0036.009.00NL1966
1967MLBTotal--PHI------3237140001000191400044204.108.132.108.240.000.000.2220.0045.24NL1967
1968MLBTotal--BOS------3172240002001451500247904.056.081.056.137.014.000.1481.2756.9645.00AL1968
1969MLBTotal--CLE,BOS------3648060003002210200065206.125.160.125.285.042.000.2223.8540.3810.50AL1969
1970MLBTotal--MIL,CLE------4340000000002010000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0040.00AL1970
1971MLBTotal--MIL------1110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL1971
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB407673325922022004632245010365774455.088.151.097.247.077.009.1685.9441.607.00
Tot:NL (9 yrs)NL286548304922017004325434210155637445.089.160.100.260.089.011.1666.7539.875.91
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL1211252100005003681800210137010.080.109.080.189.024.000.1752.1949.6422.67

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1958Chicago CubsNLMLB18P1-2.100000000.0000.00.000.000.6100.020
1960Chicago CubsNLMLB20P31-176.21229014141001.0001.30.232.0720.1100.07
1961Chicago CubsNLMLB21P37-186.284927595700.9661.50.312.7924.0100.05
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1958Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN1872826-1Bob Scheffingdnq
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2060947-31Lou Boudreau, Charlie Grimmdnq
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2164907-37El Tappe, Vedie Himsl, Harry Craft, Lou Kleindnq
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN22591039-37Charlie Metro, Lou Klein, El Tappednq
1963Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2382807-37Bob Kennedydnq
1964Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2476868-37Bob Kennedydnq
1965Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2572908-36Lou Klein, Bob Kennedydnq
1966Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN265910310-38Leo Durocherdnq
1967Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2782805-32Gene Mauchdnq
1968Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2886764-31Dick Williamsdnq
1969Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2987753-2Dick Williams, Eddie Popowskidnq
1969Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2962996-34Alvin Darkdnq
1970Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3076865-29Alvin Darkdnq
1970Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL3065974-14Dave Bristoldnq
1971Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL3169926-11Dave Bristoldnq
15 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1971-06-30Released by BrewersNoHist
1970-08-07Sold by Cleveland Indians to Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersNoHist
1969-04-19Traded from Boston Red Sox with Ken Harrelson and Juan Pizarro to Cleveland Indians for Sonny Siebert, Joe Azcue and Vicente RomoCleveland IndiansNoHist
1967-12-15Traded from Philadelphia Phillies with Gene Oliver to Boston Red Sox for Mike RyanBoston Red SoxNoHist
1966-12-07Traded from Chicago Cubs to Philadelphia Phillies for Ray CulpPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1958-06-16Signed as amateur free agentChicago CubsNoHist
6 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
27
Walks
77
Hittable
29
SO/BB
57
vsPower
29
Hitting
25
Durability
81
Team
.446

[Career Highlights]

[1958]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1960]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1961]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Walks per 9 Innings
[1962]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Losses, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed
[1963]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished 19th in NL-MVP voting with 7 points ... MLB Player of the Month ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1964]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Led NL in Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Home Runs Allowed ... Finished top 10 in NL in Losses, Games Started, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Walks Allowed
[1965]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Losses, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed
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