Fraser Ellard

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21+13 innings pitched. [4]

Ellard began 2024 with the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, recording a 3.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts over 38 games. On July 30, 2024, Ellard was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [5] [6] He was also the first Lander Bearcat to make Major League Baseball. [7] In 25 appearances for Chicago during his rookie campaign, Ellard compiled a 2-3 record and 3.75 ERA with 26 strikeouts and one save over 24 innings of work.

Ellard made seven appearances for the White Sox to begin the 2025 season, struggling to an 0-2 record and 6.75 ERA with 10 strikeouts. He was placed on the injured list with a left lat strain on May 4, 2025, [8] and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 8. [9] Ellard was activated from the injured list on July 4, and was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. [10]

Personal life

Ellard married in November 2024. [11]

References

  1. https://www.liberty.edu/news/2021/07/21/flames-baseball-celebrates-two-players-headed-to-the-big-leagues/
  2. "Fraser Ellard Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  3. "South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Fraser Ellard". southsidesox.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  4. "2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 81: Fraser Ellard". southsidesox.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  5. Eddy, Matt (August 17, 2024). "Minor League Transactions: July 14–Aug. 14, 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  6. "Former Flames Pitcher Ellard Makes MLB Debut". Liberty Flames. July 30, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  7. Padgett, Larry (August 15, 2024). "Fraser Ellard, Former Lander Bearcat Pitcher Makes MLB Debut for Chicago White Sox". Lander University. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  8. "White Sox Designate Bobby Dalbec For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  9. "White Sox Sign Tyler Alexander, Place Jared Shuster On 15-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  10. "White Sox's Fraser Ellard: Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  11. Van Schouwen, Darryl (March 10, 2025). "Wait till next year: White Sox' Prelander Berroa latest to face Tommy John surgery". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
Fraser Ellard
Chicago White Sox – No. 55
Pitcher
Born: (1997-11-06) November 6, 1997 (age 27)
Roswell, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 30, 2024, for the Chicago White Sox