Update (July 31, 2007): Ellison is being used as a defensive replacement, pinch-runner, and pinch-hitter for the M’s. The 5-10, 180-pound Ellison is currently 13-of-46 at the plate for a .283 average. He has scored nine runs, and has stolen three bases. In his big league career of 298 games and 493 at-bats, Ellison is hitting .258 with 23 doubles, three triples and seven home runs. 
MLB Career Recap: Debuted in May of 2003 as a San Francisco Giant. Saw limited playing time during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, but managed to return and stay in the majors with his speed and base running abilities. Being used mainly as a late-inning pinch-runner, Ellison hit his first major league home run off LA’s Edwin Jackson at Dodger Stadium October 3, 2004.
As a Warrior: Helped lead Lewis-Clark State College to back-to-back championships in 1999 and 2000. During the 1999 World Series Ellison was named tournament MVP.
 

SEASON TEAM G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG 2003     San Francisco Giants 7 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 .100 .100 .100 2004     San Francisco Giants 13 4 4 2 0 0 1 3 5 0 1 2 0 .500 1.250 .500 2005     San Francisco Giants 131 352 49 93 18 2 4 24 127 24 44 14 6 .316 .361 .264 2006     San Francisco Giants 62 53 10 11 3 0 2 2 20 4 9 1 2 .276 .377 .208 Career Totals 213 419 64 107 21 2 7 29 153 28 55 17 8 .308 .365 .255

For updated information: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/7135/

Ellison at a Glance:

Graduated from South Kitsap (WA) High School...earned All-State honors senior year, while being named leegue MVP junior and senior years...attended Bellevue (WA) Community College and earned All-League honors...attended Lewis & Clark (Lewiston, ID) State College...played on 2 NAIA national championship squads in 1999 and 2000 for Warriors...was named MVP of 1999 NAIA World Series...married (Raelena Dal Santo, Feb. 10, 2001)...Speedy outfielder has seen big league action each of last 2 seasons...has compiled .297 career avg. with 128 2Bs, 17 3Bs, 31 HRs, 210 RBI and 105 stolen bases in 578 minor league games...ranks 2nd among all Giants farmhands with 48 steals over past 2 seasons...made jump from single-A to triple-A during middle of 2002 campaign, and owns .306 mark (356-for-1162) in 293 Pacific Coast League games...was called up to San Francisco when rosters were expanded Sept. 1, marking 2nd time with big league club, 1st since 2003...clubbed 1st ML home run off LA's Edwin Jackson, 2-run shot in SF's 10-0 rout Oct. 3 at Dodger Stadium...was used mostly as pinch-runner in later innings...batted .500 (2-for-4) with 4 runs scored, HR, 3 RBI and 2 stolen bases in 13 contests for SF...played in 125 contests for Fresno, boasting .315 (159-for-505) avg...led Grizzlies in hits (159), triples (7) and stolen bases (27), while ranking 2nd in games (125) and runs scored (90)...named organizational Player of Month for both June (.316, 20 runs, 9 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 2 HRs, 10 RBI) and July (.380, 14 runs, 7 2Bs, 4 HRs, 14 RBI)...tabbed Fresno's Most Inspirational Player...

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John Foster                                                         Free Agent

 

 

 

 

Update (July 31, 2007): On May 9th, 2006, the Atlanta Braves transferred Foster from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL. Undergoing surgery on his left-elbow, Foster missed all of the 2006 season. He is currently a free agent. 
MLB Career Recap: Began his Major League career in Atlanta on April 24, 2002. During 2003 Foster was a part of the Milwaukee Brewer organization. During this season he played in 23 games (21 innings), establishing a 2-0 record, and a 4.71 ERA. Foster sat out the entire 2004 season while rehabbing from an injury to his left shoulder, and eventually signed a Minor League contract to return to the Atlanta Braves.
As a Warrior: Won a National Championship in 1999 with the Warriors. Although his numbers during the regular season do not standout, Foster was instrumental during the NAIA World Series. He recorded a win early in the tournament, and came in as a relief pitcher to win and closeout the final game.
 

SEASON		TEAM		W		L		ERA		G		GS		CG		SHO		SV		SVO		IP		H		R		ER		HR		HBP		BB		SO
2002		Atlanta Braves		1		0		10.80		5		0		0		0		0		0		5.0		6		6		6		3		1		6		6
2003		Milwaukee Brewers		2		0		4.71		23		0		0		0		0		2		21.0		30		11		11		5		1		8		16
2005		Atlanta Braves		4		2		4.15		62		0		0		0		1		2		34.2		27		17		16		3		2		19		32
Career Totals				7	2	4.90	90	0	0	0	1	4	60.2	63	34	33	11	4	33	54

For updated information: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/6881/

Foster at a Glance:

Foster signed with the Braves in spring training after asking for his release from the Chicago Cubs. He missed all of the 2004 season with shoulder surgery, but in his three weeks in Orlando he impressed the Braves enough to be put on the Richmond roster.

The 26-year old Foster did very well in his first three games in Richmond. He had a 1.59 ERA, allowing only one run on two hits in 5.2 innings of work, along with a walk and five strikeouts.

Foster was first drafted by the Braves in the 25th round of the 1999 draft. He made his big league debut with Atlanta in 2002 before being traded that next winter to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Wes Helms for Ray King. The Cubs then got Foster in the Rule V draft in December of 2003.

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Victor Darensbourg                                          Minor League

 

 

 

 

Update (June 23, 2007): 5-10, 165, left-handed pitcher. Drafted in the 53rd round in 1989 by Kansas City . Saw time with the Florida Marlins, Chicago White Sox and Detroit . Currently playing for the Toledo Mud Hens, the Tigers’ Triple A team, where is 2-0 with a 0.55 ERA. He has appeared in 29 games, all in relief, and has allowed 18 hits and only two runs in 32.2 innings. He has struck out 28 and walked nine. 
MLB Career Recap: Started his Major League career at Florida in 1998. Had a five year career as a key reliever with Florida, with his best season coming in 2000 when he held a 5-3 record with a 4.06 ERA. After short stints with Colorado and Montreal, Darensbourg wore both a Mets and White Sox uniform in 2004. With limited playing time and lackluster performances Darensbourg’s career seemed to be winding down in 2004.
2005 Highlights: After pitching extremely well at Tripe-A Toledo, the Detroit Tigers called Darensbourg back to the Majors. Once in Detroit, the sidearm lefty posted some of the best numbers of his career. Statistics for 2005 include, in 22 games and 22.1 innings, a .231 opponent batting average for lefthanders, a .208 opponent average with runners in scoring position, and a 2.82 ERA. At the end of the season Darensbourg became a free agent.
As a Warrior: Darensbourg threw a complete game in the 1992 NAIA Championship game. During 1992, his only year at LCSC, he went 10-2 in 82 innings, with 57 strikeouts, and a 3.37 ERA.
 

SEASON		TEAM		W		L		ERA		G		GS		CG		SHO		SV		SVO		IP		H		R		ER		HR		HBP		BB		SO
1998		Florida Marlins		0		7		3.68		59		0		0		0		1		---		71.0		52		29		29		5		0		30		74
1999		Florida Marlins		0		1		8.83		56		0		0		0		0		1		34.2		50		36		34		3		5		21		16
2000		Florida Marlins		5		3		4.06		56		0		0		0		0		1		62.0		61		32		28		7		2		28		59
2001		Florida Marlins		1		2		4.25		58		0		0		0		1		3		48.2		52		24		23		4		1		10		33
2002		Florida Marlins		1		2		6.14		42		0		0		0		0		0		48.1		61		34		33		10		2		26		33
2003		Colorado Rockies		0		0		0.00		3		0		0		0		0		0		2.1		4		1		0		0		0		0		0
2003		Montreal Expos		0		0		10.80		6		0		0		0		0		0		6.2		13		8		8		2		0		1		4
2004		Chicago White Sox		0		0		0.00		2		0		0		0		0		0		1.1		1		0		0		0		0		1		0
2004		New York Mets		0		1		7.94		5		0		0		0		0		0		5.2		10		5		5		1		0		2		1
2005		Detroit Tigers		1		1		2.82		22		0		0		0		0		0		22.1		24		7		7		2		0		7		9
Career Totals				8	17	4.96	309	0	0	0	2	---	303.0	328	176	167	34	10	126	229