Meeting the Dodgers: Who Is John Ely?

Well thus far he's a winner.

A native of Illinois, John Ely was drafted by the Chicago White Sox out of Miami University in Ohio.

Ely started his professional career in 2007 at Great Falls of the Pioneer League, part of the Chicago White Sox farm system. The 21-year-old was impressive in 56 innings, going 6-1 while walking just six batters.

Following the 2007 season, Ely was promoted to Single-A at Winston-Salem. His tour through the Single-A system was the roughest for Ely, finishing 10-12 with a 4.71 ERA. Despite the high ERA and adverse record, scouts saw something in him and promoted him to Double-A Birmingham.

In the middle of his best professional season at Double-A, Ely was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers along with Jon Link. The move sent Juan Pierre...

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