Dock Phillip Ellis Jr. has a net worth of $100 Thousand. Dock Phillip Ellis, Jr. was an American professional baseball player, a pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 through 1979 for various teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and New York Mets. Ellis achieved a 138–119 win–loss record, a 3.46 earned run average, and 1,136 strikeouts in his MLB career.
Ellis threw a no-hitter on June 12, 1970, and later claimed that he did so under the influence of LSD, a claim that reporters present at the game dispute. In 1971, Ellis was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game. He also played a key role in the success of the Pirates and the Yankees, contributing to the 1976 World Series appearance for the latter and being named the American League Comeback Player of the Year.
Known for advocating for player and African American rights, Ellis struggled with substance abuse throughout his career, admitting that he never pitched without the use of drugs. Following his retirement, he sought treatment and remained sober, dedicating the rest of his life to counseling individuals fighting drug addiction in treatment centers and prisons. Ellis passed away in 2008 at the age of 63 due to a liver ailment.
For movies, Ellis appeared in “Gung Ho” (1986) as Luke and in “Margin for Murder” (1981) as Dock P. Ellis Jr. Additionally, he made several appearances as himself in various documentaries and TV series related to baseball.
Ellis was born on March 11, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He stands at 6′ 3″ (1.91 m) and was recognized for his significant contributions to baseball.
