He digs sword-and-sandal flicks. Favorite movies: "Gladiator" (left), "Troy," "Dumb & Dumber." Favorite TV shows: "Prison Break," "Deal or No Deal," and "Little People, Big World." His favorite music ranges from country to rap, especially Tupac and 50 Cent.

For five more things you don't know about Ellsbury, pick up the Boston Sunday Globe or go to boston.com/magazine on Sunday, March 30.