A.J. Ellis has never been known for his production at the plate. The 37-year-old came over to the San Diego Padres this past offseason, and has been an absolute godsend for this team and even more so for the young Friars’ pitchers.
With Austin Hedges missing a decent amount of time with elbow issues, Ellis stepped up big time on both sides of the chalk. Even now that Hedgie is back in the mix, Ellis is doing all he can to ensure he remains a part of this or any major league team for the foreseeable future.