- “I made Virginia Wesleyan my first choice because the location is perfect, and my academic career is highly valued here at VWC. The coaching staff is very welcoming and committed to getting the best out of its players.”
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over N.C. Central University
Career Highs
Hits: 2 - (at N.C. Wesleyan - 2/11/17 - G1)
Doubles: 1 - (2x, most recent, Brockport State - 2/24/17 - G2)
Triples: 1 - (2x, most recent, Ithaca - 2/25/17)
Home Runs: NA
Runs: 1 - (5x, most recent, at Greensboro - 3/28/17)
RBI: 3 - (at Salisbury - 2/14/17)
Stolen Bases: 2 - (at Christopher Newport - 3/7/17)
Hitting Streak: 3 - (2x, most recent, 3/5/17 - 3/11/17)
Freshman (2017): Appeared in 19 games, making 13 starts at second base… Showed gap power during the season… Batted .205 (9-for-44) on the season with five runs and 11 RBI… Four of his nine hits went for extra bases (two doubles, two triples)… Went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI against N.C. Wesleyan on February 11… Lifted the Marlins to an 11-10 win over Salisbury on February 14 with a three-RBI triple… Stole a pair of bases against Christopher Newport on March 7.
Before VWC: Played baseball at Buena Regional High School where he helped the team to the 2014 New Jersey Group II State Championship… First team selection at shortstop… Honor roll.
Personal: Son of Charlie and Leonora Ellis… Has a sister, Catherine Martin… Father, Charlie, played football at Glassboro State, the current Rowan University.
Get to Know Jordy
- Fan of MLB player, Jose Reyes
- Favorites include the movie “Django Unchained”
- Self-description in 10 words or less: “I’m about my business”
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: “working hard and reaping results”
