Bluefish Relief Pitcher Ellison Signed By Brewers
Published on July 18, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
Bridgeport, CT - July 18th - The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced today the purchase of pitcher Derrick Ellison's contract by the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Ellison will report to Phoenix, Arizona and join the Arizona Brewers of the Arizona League.
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.
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