Jason Ellison

Baseball player and scout

Jason Ellison - Baseball player and scout
Born

April 4th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers. Also served as a scout after retirement from professional play. Experienced in evaluating player talent and providing insights into player development and recruitment strategies.

Played for San Francisco Giants

Played for Texas Rangers

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