Ken Ash
Born: 9/16/1901 in Anmoore, WV, USA
Died: 11/15/1979 in Clarksburg, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-17 | Final Game: 1930-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Lowther Ash
Biography
Ken Ash was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his retirement on September 26, 1930. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Throughout his time in the league, Ash showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 6-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. He struck out 47 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to the teams he played for with his reliable pitching.
Ash's career spanned a time when the game was evolving, marked by changes in player training, strategy, and fan engagement. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a left-handed pitcher were appreciated in the baseball community. His tenure in the league represented an era of growth and development for the sport, as players like Ash helped set the stage for future generations in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 55 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 161.3 | 178 | 89 | 6 | 59 | 47 | 4.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 6.50 | -78.7 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 1 | 5 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 82.0 | 91 | 44 | 30 | 26 | 4.83 | 730.3 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 37 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 3.43 | 516.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 46 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.130 | 0.149 | 0.152 | 0.301 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 30 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 17 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 55 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CIN | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CIN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 55 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon | WV | 1921 |