Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Aaron Ashby was born May 24, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Ashby was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers out of Crowder College in the 4th round, 125th overall, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

He made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Helena Brewers, and also played for the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, posting a cumulative 2–3 record and 3.59 ERA in 13 games. In 2019, Ashby split the season between Wisconsin and the High-A Carolina Mudcats, logging a 5–10 record and 3.50 ERA in 24 appearances between the two teams.

He was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2021 season. Ashby was shifted to the bullpen in June and recorded a 4–1 record and 4.50 ERA in 12 games for the team.

On June 29, 2021, the Brewers announced that they would promote Ashby to the major leagues for the first time. He was formally selected to the 40-man and active rosters the on June 30. He made his MLB debut that day as the starting pitcher against the Chicago Cubs. In his debut, he went 2/3 of an inning and allowed 7 runs, 4 earned.

On July 23, 2022, the Brewers and Ashby agreed on 5-year deal that will keep him under contract through the 2027 season, with club options for 2028 and 2029.