Billy Ashley
Born: 7/11/1970 in Trenton, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-01 | Final Game: 1998-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Billy Manual Ashley
Biography
Billy Ashley was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 1998. Born in 1970, Ashley made a name for himself during a period characterized by the rising power of hitters and an evolving approach to the game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 281 games, where he amassed 144 hits. His power was evident with 28 home runs and he contributed 84 runs batted in, although he finished his career with a batting average of .233.
Ashley’s playing style reflected the trends of the late 1990s, as he showcased a blend of power hitting amidst a league increasingly dominated by home runs. Despite a modest batting average, his ability to connect for home runs made him a notable presence at the plate during his tenure. While he did not achieve the superstar status of some contemporaries, Ashley's contributions to his teams highlighted the depth of talent within the league during this era, showcasing the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game. His career spanned several seasons, concluding on July 30, 1998, marking the end of a journey that contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 618 | 56 | 144 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 84 | 0 | 63 | 236 | 0.233 | 0.307 | 0.409 | 0.716 | -551.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 29 | 95 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 0.221 | -244.8 |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 14 | 37 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.243 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 81 | 215 | 17 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 88 | 0.237 | -317.9 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 71 | 110 | 18 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 44 | 0.200 | 129.2 |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 71 | 131 | 12 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 0.244 | -117.6 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 13 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLDS1 | LAN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1995 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 184 | 163 | 227 | 12 | 15 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAN | OF | 27 | 24 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | LAN | OF | 11 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | LAN | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | LAN | OF | 69 | 64 | 102 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | LAN | OF | 38 | 33 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | LAN | OF | 35 | 31 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 158 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | LAN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | $195,000 |
| 1995 | LAN | NL | $136,000 |
| 1994 | LAN | NL | $134,000 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | $124,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $864,000 | ||