Tucker Ashford
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1984)
Tucker Ashford was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984 for 5 teams, including the San Diego Padres, a span of 9 seasons. In 222 career games, he hit .218 with 111 hits, 6 home runs, and 55 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-09-21
- Last Game
- 1984-05-14
Full name: Thomas Steven Ashford
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 510 | 42 | 111 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 55 | 5 | 47 | 75 | .218 | .282 | .318 | .600 | -1,126 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .600 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | SDN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SDN | NL | 81 | 249 | 25 | 54 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 21 | 35 | .217 | .264 (-18%) | .329 (-15%) | .401 (-19%) | .730 (-17%) | -719.0 |
| 1978 | SDN | NL | 75 | 155 | 11 | 38 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 14 | 31 | .245 | .257 (-5%) | .323 (-7%) | .378 (-1%) | .702 (-4%) | -136.7 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 15 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 35 | 56 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | .179 | .260 (-32%) | .324 (-17%) | .389 (-45%) | .714 (-32%) | -270.6 |
| 1984 | KCA | AL | 9 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 222 | 510 | 42 | 111 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 55 | 5 | 47 | 75 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -1,126 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (222 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 241 | 18 | 50 | 3 | 30 | .207 |
| Away | 108 | 269 | 24 | 61 | 3 | 25 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-05-14 | KCR | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-05-09 | KCR | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-05-08 | KCR | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-05-06 | KCR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-05-05 | KCR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-05-04 | KCR | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-04-26 | KCR | BAL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-04-14 | KCR | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-04-08 | KCR | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-19 | NYN | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 7 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 2B | 37 | 14 | 43 | 49 | 3 | 13 |
| 3B | 143 | 106 | 64 | 214 | 19 | 20 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 12 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SDN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | SDN | 3B | 74 | 65 | 32 | 145 | 12 | 14 |
| 1977 | SDN | SS | 10 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | SDN | 1B | 14 | 7 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 1978 | SDN | 2B | 18 | 13 | 33 | 32 | 2 | 9 |
| 1978 | SDN | 3B | 32 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | TEX | 3B | 12 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | TEX | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | 2B | 13 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1983 | NYN | 3B | 15 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | NYN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | KCA | 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 37 |
| Third Base | 143 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 1973 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis | TN | 1974 |
Tucker Ashford: the record in brief
September 21, 1976 and May 14, 1984 bracket Tucker Ashford's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Ashford played for the San Diego Padres (1976 through 1978), the Texas Rangers (1980), the New York Yankees (1981), the New York Mets (1983), and the Kansas City Royals (1984). Ashford played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on December 4, 1954, in Memphis, TN, USA, Ashford was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 195 pounds. Tucker Ashford was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Steven.
The batting record for Ashford: 222 games, 111 hits in 510 at bats, and a .218 average, plus 6 homers and 55 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .282 and .318 give Ashford a career OPS of .600. Over the seasons Ashford played, league hitters batted .260; the .218 career figure is 16.3% below that. The OPS comparison is .600 to a league .707, 15.2% below average. 1977 produced Ashford's most hits, 54 of them for the San Diego Padres. Ashford drove in a season-high 26 runs in 1978.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tucker Ashford
- What years did Tucker Ashford play?
- Tucker Ashford played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984.
- Was Tucker Ashford a pitcher?
- No. Tucker Ashford was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tucker Ashford hit?
- Tucker Ashford hit 6 career home runs with 111 hits.
- What teams did Tucker Ashford play for?
- Tucker Ashford played for 5 teams: the San Diego Padres (1976–1978), the Texas Rangers (1980), the New York Yankees (1981), the New York Mets (1983), and the Kansas City Royals (1984).
- What were Tucker Ashford's career stats?
- In 222 games, Tucker Ashford had 111 hits, 6 home runs, 55 RBI, 42 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position did Tucker Ashford play?
- Tucker Ashford played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tucker Ashford and how much did he weigh?
- Tucker Ashford was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tucker Ashford hit each season?
- Tucker Ashford's home runs by season: 0 in 1976, 3 in 1977, 3 in 1978, 0 in 1980, 0 in 1983, and 0 in 1984. His most in one season was 3, in 1977 and 1978.
- What was Tucker Ashford's career batting average?
- Tucker Ashford batted .218 over his career, with 111 hits in 510 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tucker Ashford have?
- Tucker Ashford drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Tucker Ashford in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tucker Ashford has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.