Billy Ashley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1998)
Billy Ashley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1998 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 281 career games, he hit .233 with 144 hits, 28 home runs, and 84 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-09-01
- Last Game
- 1998-07-30
Full name: Billy Manual Ashley
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 | .233 | .307 | .409 | .716 | -483 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .716 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAN | NL | 29 | 95 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 34 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .322 (-19%) | .377 (-11%) | .699 (-15%) | -232.3 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | 14 | 37 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | LAN | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAN | NL | 81 | 215 | 17 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 88 | .237 | .266 (-11%) | .337 (-5%) | .417 (-11%) | .755 (-8%) | -276.4 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | 71 | 110 | 18 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 44 | .200 | .269 (-26%) | .340 (-3%) | .426 (+13%) | .767 (+6%) | 129.2 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | 71 | 131 | 12 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 46 | .244 | .266 (-8%) | .336 (-13%) | .419 (+4%) | .756 (-4%) | -103.9 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 13 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 281 | 618 | 56 | 144 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 84 | 0 | 63 | 236 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -483 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (281 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 150 | 326 | 30 | 87 | 18 | 57 | .267 |
| Away | 131 | 292 | 26 | 57 | 10 | 27 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-30 | BOS | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-07-24 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-07-23 | BOS | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-22 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-19 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-13 | BOS | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-03 | BOS | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-07-02 | BOS | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-30 | BOS | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998-06-27 | BOS | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 158 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Billy Ashley's recorded salaries total $864,000 over 5 seasons, 1993 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ashley's career ran from 1992 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1998.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $864,000 | ||
Billy Ashley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Billy Ashley debuted on September 1, 1992 and played a final game on July 30, 1998. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1992 through 1997) and the Boston Red Sox (1998). Ashley is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 7 inches and 220 pounds. Ashley batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Ashley was born on July 11, 1970, in Trenton, MI, USA. The given name on file is Billy Manual Ashley.
In 281 games and 618 at bats, Ashley batted .233 with 144 hits; the totals also include 28 homers and 84 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .307 and the slugging percentage .409, for an OPS of .716. Ashley's .233 average ran 12.3% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1995 produced Ashley's most hits, 51 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The RBI column peaks at 27 in 1995. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .244 in 1997, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Ashley
- What years did Billy Ashley play?
- Billy Ashley played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1998.
- Was Billy Ashley a pitcher?
- No. Billy Ashley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy Ashley hit?
- Billy Ashley hit 28 career home runs with 144 hits.
- What teams did Billy Ashley play for?
- Billy Ashley played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1992–1997) and the Boston Red Sox (1998).
- What were Billy Ashley's career stats?
- In 281 games, Billy Ashley had 144 hits, 28 home runs, 84 RBI, and 56 runs, with a .233 batting average.
- How much did Billy Ashley earn in his career?
- Billy Ashley's recorded salaries total $864,000 over 5 seasons, 1993 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ashley's career ran from 1992 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1998.
- What was Billy Ashley's salary?
- Billy Ashley's last recorded salary was $275,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $275,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $124,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1997.
- What position did Billy Ashley play?
- Billy Ashley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Ashley and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Ashley was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Billy Ashley hit each season?
- Billy Ashley's home runs by season: 2 in 1992, 0 in 1993, 0 in 1994, 8 in 1995, 9 in 1996, 6 in 1997, and 3 in 1998. His most in one season was 9, in 1996.
- What was Billy Ashley's career batting average?
- Billy Ashley batted .233 over his career, with 144 hits in 618 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Ashley have?
- Billy Ashley drove in 84 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Ashley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Ashley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.