Billy Ashley, baseball player, 1992-1998

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

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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

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 0.716 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — near 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
1992 LAD NL 29 95 6 21 5 0 2 6 0 5 34 0.221 .255 (-14%) .322 (-19%) .377 (-11%) .699 (-15%) -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 .266 (-11%) .337 (-5%) .417 (-11%) .755 (-8%) -317.9
1996 LAD NL 71 110 18 22 2 1 9 25 0 21 44 0.200 .269 (-26%) .340 (-3%) .426 (+13%) .767 (+6%) 129.2
1997 LAD NL 71 131 12 32 7 0 6 19 0 8 46 0.244 .266 (-8%) .336 (-13%) .419 (+4%) .756 (-4%) -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