Cody Asche, baseball player, 2013-2017

Cody Asche

Born: 6/30/1990 in St. Charles, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-07-30 | Final Game: 2017-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Cody James Asche

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Biography

Cody Asche was a professional baseball player born in 1990 who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2013 until his retirement in 2017. Over the course of his career, Asche appeared in 390 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies. He recorded a total of 290 hits, including 32 home runs, and drove in 129 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .234. Asche also displayed some speed on the bases, contributing 5 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Asche emerged during a period when the game was seeing a significant shift in player development and offensive strategy, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Known for his versatility on the field, he played various infield positions, allowing teams flexibility in their lineups. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Asche's contributions to the teams he played for and his journey through the majors remain a testament to the hard work and dedication of many athletes striving to make their mark in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
390 1238 129 290 71 4 32 129 5 95 331 0.234 0.293 0.376 0.668 -1584.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2013 PHI NL 50 162 18 38 8 1 5 22 1 15 43 0.235 .253 (-7%) .317 (-5%) .396 (-2%) .714 (-3%) -101.7
2014 PHI NL 121 397 43 100 25 0 10 46 0 33 102 0.252 .251 (avg) .313 (-2%) .386 (+1%) .700 (avg) -26.2
2015 PHI NL 129 425 41 104 22 3 12 39 1 26 111 0.245 .254 (-4%) .316 (-7%) .404 (-2%) .721 (-4%) -423.6
2016 PHI NL 71 197 22 42 15 0 4 18 3 18 54 0.213 .255 (-17%) .321 (-12%) .417 (-16%) .738 (-14%) -519.6
2017 CHW AL 19 57 5 6 1 0 1 4 0 3 21 0.105 .254 (-59%) .324 (-45%) .425 (-59%) .750 (-53%) -512.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 2 19 0 0 1
3B 208 200 115 390 29 34
OF 121 115 211 6 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 PHI 3B 44 44 29 87 5 3
2014 PHI 3B 112 105 59 206 16 18
2015 PHI 3B 51 51 26 97 8 13
2015 PHI OF 63 61 107 3 2 1
2016 PHI OF 57 54 104 3 1 0
2017 CHA 1B 2 2 19 0 0 1
2017 CHA 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2017 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Third Base 208
Left Field 121
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PHI NL $530,000
2015 PHI NL $517,500
2014 PHI NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $1,547,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 2009, 2010, 2011