| Ben Ellis | |
| Position: | Third baseman |
| Bats: | Unknown |
| Throws: | Unknown |
| Birth Date: | July 1870 |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Death Place: | Schenectady, New York |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | July 16 |
| Debutyear: | 1896 |
| Debutteam: | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Finalleague: | MLB |
| Finaldate: | August 22 |
| Finalyear: | 1896 |
| Finalteam: | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Stat1label: | Games played |
| Stat1value: | 4 |
| Stat2label: | At bats |
| Stat2value: | 16 |
| Stat3label: | Hits |
| Stat3value: | 1 |
| Teams: | |
Alfred Benjamin Ellis (July [?], 1870 – July 26, 1931) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the season. He was born in New York City.[1]
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.[2]
Ellis died in Schenectady, New York, at the age of 61.