MIAMI – The Miami Marlins have called up former University of West Florida baseball pitcher Brian Ellington to join the 25-man roster Monday afternoon. Ellington replaces relief pitcher Carter Capps in the Marlins bullpen after Capps was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
 
Ellington played for UWF in 2012 and was drafted by the Marlins in the 16^th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft, making him one of the highest draft picks in UWF history.
 
He is enjoying his best year as a professional, as he's posted a 2.44 earned run average in 44.1 innings between two minor league levels, striking out more than a batter per inning and holding opposing batters to a .182 batting average. 
 
"I'm just happy and proud for Brian, and obviously happy for the program," UWF baseball head coach Mike Jeffcoat said. "He's worked his tail off and is a great representative for the university and the program, and we hope he can stick."
 
Ellington recently competed in the Pan-Am games in Toronto as a member of Team USA. He was one of 12 pitchers on the silver medal-winning roster and threw 2.2 innings over four games in the tournament, striking out 5, and allowing just three hits and 1 run.
 
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