Billy Ashley
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| Born: | July 11, 1970 |
| Birthplace: | Trenton, Michigan |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 7" |
| Weight: | 227 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1988: 3rd Round by the Los Angeles Dodgers |
| College: | |
| High School: | Belleville High School (MI) |
| Other Teams: | Los Angeles Dodgers 1992-97 |
| Years with Boston: | 1998 |
Billy Manual Ashley (born July 11, 1970 in Trenton, Michigan) was an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox.
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Overall Career
Once a highly touted power-hitting prospect, Ashley's success in the minors failed to translate to the majors. After winning MVP honors at Triple-A Albuquerque in 1994, Ashley appeared in a career-high 81 games for the Dodgers in 1995 but failed to live up to the hype.
Released by the Dodgers on March 29, 1998, the Red Sox signed Ashley as a free agent the next day. In 13 games for Boston, he amassed seven hits, three home runs, and two walks in 24 total at-bats, the last taste of the big leagues he would ever get. He signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays prior to the 1999 season, but failed to make the Major League roster.
Ashley's Moment in the Sun
Awards
- 1994 USA Today Minor League Player of the Year.[2]
- 1994 Pacific Coast League MVP.
- 1994 Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League Player of the Year.
- 2-time Pacific Coast League All-Star (1993-1994).
Trivia
- In 1994, at Triple-A Albuquerque, Ashley hit .345 with 37 home runs and 105 RBI, averaging 1 home run every 10.5 at-bats.
Transactions
- June 1, 1988: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 1988 amateur draft. Player signed June 9, 1988.
- March 29, 1998: Released by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- March 30, 1998: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- November 23, 1998: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
- January 13, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
