Ken Ash

Born: 9/16/1901 in Anmoore, WV, USA

Died: 11/15/1979 in Clarksburg, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-17 | Final Game: 1930-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Lowther Ash

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Biography

Ken Ash was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his retirement on September 26, 1930. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Throughout his time in the league, Ash showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 6-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. He struck out 47 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to the teams he played for with his reliable pitching. Ash's career spanned a time when the game was evolving, marked by changes in player training, strategy, and fan engagement. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a left-handed pitcher were appreciated in the baseball community. His tenure in the league represented an era of growth and development for the sport, as players like Ash helped set the stage for future generations in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	8	55	13	5	0	2	161.3	178	89	6	59	47	4.96	0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.52 across their career seasons — 9.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1925	CHW	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	4.0	7	4	0	0	9.00	—	-
1928	CIN	NL	3	3	8	5	2	0	36.0	43	26	13	6	6.50	4.13 (-57%)	-140.3
1929	CIN	NL	1	5	29	7	2	2	82.0	91	44	30	26	4.83	4.60 (-5%)	610.7
1930	CIN	NL	2	0	16	1	1	0	39.3	37	15	16	15	3.43	4.80 (+28%)	401.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	46	3	6	1	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.130	0.149	0.152	0.301	0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OBP .149 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1925	CHW	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1928	CIN	NL	9	14	0	1	0	0	1	2	0.071	—	—	—	—
1929	CIN	NL	30	21	1	3	1	1	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—
1930	CIN	NL	17	11	2	2	0	0	0	2	0.182	—	—	—	—