 With the rise of rookie outfielder Clint Frazier, Ellsbury lost his job again and was relegated to the bench.On his 34th birthday on September 11, Ellsbury reached via catcher's interference for the 30th time in his career, which broke Pete Rose's career record of 29.In 2017 he batted .264/.348/.402 with 7 home runs and 22 stolen bases.