Aaron Phillip Ashby (born May 24, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Brewers chose Ashby in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2021.
| Aaron Ashby | |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers – No. 26 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 24, 1998 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 30, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 6–14 |
| Earned run average | 4.20 |
| Strikeouts | 198 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Career
editAshby attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated in 2016. He enrolled at Crowder College, where he played college baseball. The Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Ashby in the 25th round, with the 764th overall selection, of the 2017 MLB draft.[1] He did not sign with the Rangers and returned to Crowder.[2]
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Ashby in the fourth round, with the 125th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Helena Brewers, and also played for the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, posting a cumulative 2–3 record and 3.59 ERA in 13 games. In 2019, Ashby split the season between Wisconsin and the High-A Carolina Mudcats, logging a 5–10 record and 3.50 ERA in 24 appearances between the two teams.[4]
Ashby did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2021 season. Ashby was shifted to the bullpen in June, and recorded a 4–1 record and 4.50 ERA in 12 games for the team.[6]
On June 29, 2021, the Brewers announced that they would promote Ashby to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He was formally selected to the 40-man and active rosters the on June 30.[8] He made his MLB debut that day as the starting pitcher against the Chicago Cubs. In his debut, he went 2⁄3 of an inning and allowed 7 runs, 4 earned. At the end of his 1st season, he played in 13 games, 4 in which he started, and he put up a record of 3–2, with an ERA of 4.55 and 39 strikeouts in 31.2 innings.[9]
On July 23, 2022, the Brewers and Ashby agreed on a five-year contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2027 season, with club options for 2028 and 2029.[10] He made 27 appearances (19 starts) for Milwaukee in 2022, registering a 2–10 record and 4.44 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 107.1 innings pitched.
On February 16, 2023, it was announced that Ashby would miss "a couple of months" with left shoulder inflammation.[11] On April 5, manager Craig Counsell announced that Ashby would require arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder, and would likely miss the entire 2023 season.[12]
The Brewers optioned Ashby to Triple–A Nashville to begin the 2024 season.[13]
Personal life
editAaron is the nephew of former MLB pitcher Andy Ashby.[14] Married Avery Ashby in 2023.
References
edit- ^ "Royals take Platte County's Mitchell in MLB Draft; Park Hill grad goes to Rangers". The Platte County Citizen. June 21, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Payton, Levi (January 18, 2016). "Ashby follows uncle's footsteps to Crowder". Joplin Globe. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Adler, David. "Mr. Marlin's son, J-Roll's cousin top legacy picks". MLB.com.
- ^ "Aaron Ashby Minor Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ Todd, Jeff. "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ "Brewers' Aaron Ashby: Receiving big-league promotion".
- ^ Franco, Anthony. "Brewers To Select Aaron Ashby". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ Zencka, TC. "Brewers Designate Bobby Wahl For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ "Aaron Ashby Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Crew inks southpaw Ashby to 5-year deal". July 24, 2022.
- ^ "Brewers' Aaron Ashby: Multi-month absence on tap". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Brewers' Aaron Ashby: Headed for shoulder surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Brewers option Joey Wiemer, Aaron Ashby to Triple-A Nashville". brewcrewball.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Wussow, Dan (August 3, 2018). "Ashby makes strong first impression with Rattlers". The Post-Crescent.
To assist him with the process of adjusting to life as a professional baseball player, Aaron says he has leaned on his uncle, Andy Ashby, a former MLB pitcher of 14 years.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet