The Chicago White Sox have called up outfielder Duke Ellis from Double-A Birmingham. Ellis, 26, has been performing well in the minor league with a batting average of .258/.341/.308 and an impressive 34-for-35 in stolen bases this season. Known for his speed and defensive skills, Ellis is expected to bring excitement to the major league team. He is not currently on the 40-man roster, indicating that the team will need to make several roster moves. Ellis has expressed confidence in his base-stealing abilities, stating he has 'no fear' of getting picked off or thrown out. In his debut, Ellis achieved his first career stolen base and handled the postgame with a veteran presence.
Duke Ellis is now tied for fifth on the White Sox with his two stolen bases.
Ellis was in there to steal second and third if the situation allowed. Got caught on the back pick at second. Handled the postgame with a veteran presence.
Ellis with a huge jump gets his first career stolen base. I would not be surprised to see him go for third with a SB
Asked Duke Ellis what makes him such a good base stealer. ‘No fear. No fear of getting picked off, no fear of getting thrown out.’
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Report: White Sox calling up outfielder Duke Ellis https://t.co/v4SEmWU0Uk
The White Sox are calling up outfielder Duke Ellis from Double-A Birmingham, per @JRFegan.
Wow. Duke Ellis has been one of the most exciting players in the White Sox minor league system this year. A total menace on the basepaths. https://t.co/FwGGPjcwft
Sources confirm the White Sox are calling up OF Duke Ellis from Double-A. The 26-year-old is hitting .258/.341/.308 but is a speed and defense merchant, 34-for-35 in SB on the season. Not on the 40-man, so plenty of moves coming.
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