John Ely

Ely Joined the Chicago White Sox organization as a minor league pitching coach for the Great Falls Voyagers of the Pioneer League in 2017.

Ely signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on November 19, 2014. He was released on July 23, 2015.

On December 13, 2013, the Boston Red Sox signed Ely to a minor league deal, that included a spring training invitation.

In 2012 with Albuquerque he was 14-7 with a 3.20 ERA in 27 games and was selected to the Pacific Coast League mid-season All-Star team and the post-season All-PCL team. He was also named the PCL Pitcher of the Year after leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts (165). On September 1, the Dodgers purchased his contract from the Isotopes and called him back up to the majors. On September 27, the Dodgers selected Ely as the team's "Minor League Pitcher of the Year." He only appeared in 2 games for the Dodgers, taking the loss in 2 extra inning games, with an ERA of 20.25.

Ely was traded to the Houston Astros on December 19, 2012 for Rob Rasmussen. Assigned to the Oklahoma City RedHawks of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, Ely suffered an injury after one appearance, requiring Tommy John surgery. He was released on November 19, 2013.

He made one start for the Dodgers on April 10, 2011 against the San Diego Padres, filling in for the injured Jon Garland and appeared in four other games out of the bullpen. Most of his season was spent with the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes, where he made 25 starts and finished 7-8 with a 5.99 ERA. His best start of the season was when he came within one out of throwing a no-hitter in a 7 inning game against the Iowa Cubs on April 20. On November 18, 2011 he was outrighted to the minors and removed from the 40-man roster.

Prior to the 2010 season, Ely was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (along with Jon Link) for outfielder Juan Pierre. He was assigned to the starting rotation for the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes. He compiled a 2-1 record in three starts for the Isotopes, striking out 12 batters in 18 innings with a 3.00 ERA.

On April 28, 2010, Ely received his first Major League callup when he was added to the Dodgers roster and started for the team against the New York Mets. He allowed five runs in six innings in his debut. In his second career start, on May 6, Ely allowed only four hits and one run in six and two-thirds innings against the Milwaukee Brewers. After Ely's performance against the Brewers, the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that Ely was "a genuine pride of the South Side" and "a human wrecking ball" for the Dodgers.

In his third start, on May 11, 2010, Ely was credited with his first win, allowing two runs, six hits and no walks and striking out six in six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ely was credited with his second win a week later against the Houston Astros. Ely threw 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and only 2 runs. He struck out 8 and walked no batters. Ely was the first Dodger to do so since Sandy Koufax. After winning his third straight decision against the Detroit Tigers on May 22, 2010, Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said, "He's certainly, as Yogi would say, making himself necessary."

Ely played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summer of 2006.

John Daniel Ely (born May 13, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

As a sophomore in 2006, Ely was selected as a first-team All-Mid-American Conference player after striking out 80 batters in 75-2/3 innings. He struck out a career-high 14 batters against Birmingham-Southern on March 5, 2006.