[1] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox and Single–A Kannapolis Intimidators, accumulating a 4.43 ERA with 27 strikeouts over 14 games.
[2] Ellard split the 2022 campaign between the High–A Winston-Salem Dash and Double–A Birmingham Barons, compiling a 4.13 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 4 saves across 47 appearances.
[3] He split the 2023 season between Birmingham and the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox.
In 21 appearances out of the bullpen for the two affiliates, Ellard struggled to a 7.17 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 2 saves across 21+1⁄3 innings pitched.
On July 30, 2024, Ellard was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.