Aaron Ashby

Aaron Ashby (born May 24, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Brewers in the 4th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

Aaron Ashby
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 26
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-24) May 24, 1998
Kansas City, Missouri
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 30, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through April 27, 2022)
Win–loss record3–4
Earned run average3.88
Strikeouts58
Teams

Career

Ashby was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers out of Crowder College in the 4th round, 125th overall, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[1]

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.[2]

Ashby did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] 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.[4]

On June 29, 2021, the Brewers announced that they would promote Ashby to the major leagues for the first time.[5] He was formally selected to the 40-man and active rosters the on June 30.[6] 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.

Personal life

In July 2020, while staying with high school friend and NBA player Landry Shamet, Ashby tested positive for COVID-19.[7]

Aaron is the nephew of former MLB pitcher Andy Ashby.[8]

References
  1. Adler, David. "Mr. Marlin's son, J-Roll's cousin top legacy picks". MLB.com.
  2. "Aaron Ashby Minor Leagues Statistics & History".
  3. Todd, Jeff. "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
  4. "Brewers' Aaron Ashby: Receiving big-league promotion".
  5. Franco, Anthony. "Brewers To Select Aaron Ashby". mlbtraderumors.com.
  6. Zencka, TC. "Brewers Designate Bobby Wahl For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com.
  7. "After COVID battle in '20, Ashby ready for '21".
  8. 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.
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