bobbyjohn Loc: Dallas, TX

My nephew, James Ellwanger, is a freshman starting pitcher for the DBU Patriots. DBU is the Dallas Baptist University, which historically has been a baseball powerhouse in the ranks of college baseball.

On Feb. 25, 2024, DBU played the Central Michigan Chippewas. James allowed no runs, gave up 1 hit and struck out 8 during his 5 innings on the mound. His pitch speed is in the upper 90s, and maxed out to 99 mph…this along with several off-speed pitches, like curve, slider, change-up, to make hitting against him kinda a challenge.

The game was called after 7 innings due to the 10 run mercy rule, as DBU was ahead by at least 10.

His family lives in the Houston area, and have high hopes for MLB. College students are eligible for the MLB draft after their sophomore year.

Note: All photos taken with a Panasonic LX-100.

1. James Ellwanger - Pitcher warm up before 1st inning

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2. The DBU scoreboard rivals even MLB scoreboards.

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3. Pitching to 1st batter.

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4. Congrats & celebration after a Patriots homerun.

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5. Bases loaded, no outs, more run scores in a 10 run 5th inning.

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6. Final score 16-3. Game called after 7 innings due to the 10 run mercy rule.

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7. Young fans get autograph from the "Player of the Game" James Ellwanger.

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Toment Loc: FL, IL

Good set! Go Patriots!
Congrats on the one hitter. 👍👍👍

tramsey Loc: Texas

Looks like he is in line for a spot on the MLB

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Congrats to your nephew and good luck on a great career.
You did a very nice job on the photos, they are all top notch.

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

Nice work and best of luck to him.