About Ben Ellis
Lived 1870 – 1931 (aged 60–61). Ben Ellis was an American baseball player.
Alfred Benjamin Ellis (July 1870 – July 26, 1931) was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the season. He was born in New York City.
Basically a third baseman, Ellis played all infield positions, except first base, and also served as a corner outfielder. In four career games, he collected one hit in 16 career at-bats and received three walks for a .063 batting average and a .211 on-base percentage, respectively. It is unknown which hand he batted and threw with.
In addition, he played or managed in the Minor leagues during eight seasons spanning 1893–1900.
Ellis died in Schenectady, New York, at the age of 61.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Ben Ellis's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ben Ellis's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Ellis?
American baseball player
When was Ben Ellis born?
Ben Ellis was born in 1870 in New York City.
When did Ben Ellis die?
Ben Ellis died on 26 July 1931 in Schenectady.
What was Ben Ellis's occupation?
Ben Ellis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ben Ellis?
Ben Ellis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Ellis (baseball)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Ellis. https://biography.guide/ben-ellis-baseball-player/
MLA: "Ben Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-ellis-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Ben Ellis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-ellis-baseball-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:04 UTC