Mark Ellis Inducted Into A's Hall of Fame | Oakland Athletics News

Mark Ellis, the defensive maestro and former A’s infielder, just got his moment in the sun—inducted into the Oakland A’s Hall of Fame at 49, right before a Mariners game. Drafted by the Royals in ’99, traded to the A’s, and later honored with Rookie of the Year votes, Ellis built a legacy on grit and glove work. Now a dad of three and special instructor for the A’s, he’s soaking in the glory while keeping family first. His former teammate and current manager, Mark Kotsay, called him a “grinder who loved the game,” and Ellis himself was stunned and touched—especially since legends like Reggie Jackson and Rollie Fingers sent their praise. Joining him in the class: Dave Henderson, Blue Moon Odom, and Sandy Alderson. Ellis? He’s not ruling out coaching down the road—but for now, it’s all about raising his kids. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlb.com/news/mark-ellis-blue-moon-odom-dave-henderson-sandy-alderson-make-a-s-hall-of-fame More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a83d45856a67fed6 Report issues to [email protected].