At 6-Foot-5, 195-Pounds, Ellwanger Is an Elite-Level Athlete. on Top of Being an Elite-Mover on the Mound, He Can Throw Down Impressive Dunks with Ease on the Basketball Court and Was Also an All-State Tennis Player. Ellwanger Boasts a Four-Pitch Mix Featuring a Fastball, Two Distinct Breaking Balls in a Slider and Curveball, and a Changeup. He Attacks from a High-Three Quarter, Nearly over-the-Top Slot with Electric Arm Speed.

Looking Ahead to the Spring Season, Ellwanger Is Squarely in the Mix for a Weekend Rotation Role on a Quality Dallas Baptist Club. He Would Join Junior Righthander Ryan Johnson (8-4, 4.43) and Former Southern University Standout Nick Wilson (6-2, 3.22 Era), Forming a Formidable Trio of Righthanders. Ellwanger Is Expected to Be a Key Piece for Coach Heefner’s Patriots This Spring, and Is on Track to Headline the Rotation in 2025.

Freshman Spotlight: Dallas Baptist's James Ellwanger on Track for Key Role — College Baseball, Mlb Draft, Prospects

By Alexander Ross

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Freshman Spotlight: Dallas Baptist's James Ellwanger on Track for Key Role — College Baseball, Mlb Draft, Prospects

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Image Credit: James Ellwanger Plays in the 2022 Area Code Games on August 6-11, 2022 at Fowler Park at the University of San Diego (Bill Mitchell)

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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