Andrew James Ellis (born April 9, 1981), is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently a special assistant to the general manager in the front office of the San Diego Padres.

[1][2] Ellis played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, and the Padres, before retiring following the 2018 season.

Ellis earned All-Ohio Valley Conference first-team honors all four seasons while at Austin Peay University, only the fifth player in league history to accomplish that feat.

He has played in the minors with the South Georgia Waves, Vero Beach Dodgers, Double-A Jacksonville Suns, and Triple-A Las Vegas 51s.

In 2009, Ellis began the season as the starting catcher for the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes under the tutelage of journeyman veteran Danny Ardoin.

After starting the 2010 season in the Minors, Ellis was recalled back up to Los Angeles when teammate Brad Ausmus went on the disabled list.

He started the season strong, earning praise from Dodger manager Don Mattingly for his ability to work the count and for his high on-base percentage, as well as his solid defense.

[10] Ellis lost his starting job to newly acquired Yasmani Grandal and was relegated to backup duties for 2015, particularly as Kershaw's personal catcher.

Ellis was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on August 25, 2016 (along with Tommy Bergjans and a player to be named later, who later turned out to be Joey Curletta) for Carlos Ruiz and cash.

[3] On February 11, 2019, Ellis re-joined the Padres organization in the front office role of special assistant to the baseball operations department.

[1] On January 30, 2024, it was announced that Ellis would assume a role that will see him interact with the MLB team and minor league affiliates as an assistant.