1B  L-R  6-1  205  JR
Gadsden, Alabama

2002 OUTLOOK: A very aggressive player.has a shot of being a left-handed designated hitter.working hard to improve himself on defense.could also see action as a catcher.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for former Gamecock Jabo Jordan at Southern Union.batted .375 as a freshman and .407 with three homers as a sophomore. led the Bisons to the state runner-up in 2000.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Southside High School.was team MVP in 1998 and earned All-State, All-Area and All-Region honors after batting .410 with five home runs as a senior.was named most valuable offensive player after team posted a 27-7 record in 1998.also lettered in football, earning All-Area honors and was named team MVP in 1998.was selected Who's Who Among American High School Students, Most Athletic, Class Favorite and Prom King.

PERSONAL: Full name is Chad Ellis.son of Dewayne and Debbie Ellis.born on May 28, 1980 in Gadsden.has one younger brother, Ryan, and one younger sister, Andrea.majoring in Secondary Education at JSU.