Article: Former Beaver Ellsbury makes name for himself in pros

Casey Grogan
University Wire
06-09-2006
(OSU Daily Barometer) (U-WIRE) CORVALLIS, Ore. -- The front of his jersey has sported a variety of names: White Buffalo, Beaver, Spinner, Blue Rock. But the back of the jersey has remained constant because it continues to read Ellsbury.

After helping lead the Beavers to last year's College World Series, Jacoby Ellsbury is looking to become a great leader and player on the professional level. Last spring, the Boston Red Sox selected Ellsbury as the 33rd overall pick in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. After spending the end of the season with the Short Season Class A Lowell Spinners, Ellsbury was designated to High Class A, the Wilmington Blue ...

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