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Aaron Ashby Named Triple-A East Pitcher of the Week

Published on June 7, 2021 under International League (IL)
Nashville Sounds News Release


NASHVILLE - Minor League Baseball announced today that Nashville Sounds pitcher Aaron Ashby has been named Triple-A East Pitcher of the Week for his play from May 31-June 6. Ashby joins Tyrone Taylor as Sounds players to win a weekly league honor in 2021.

Ashby's lone start during the week was on Friday, June 4 at Charlotte. The 23-year-old struck out a season-high 11 batters and allowed one unearned run on two hits in seven innings. Unfortunately, Ashby was tagged with a tough-luck loss in Nashville's 1-0 setback.

The left-hander has been a huge part of Nashville's success and 21-8 record. In his first season pitching at the Triple-A level, Ashby is 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA (9 ER/27.2 IP) with 39 strikeouts in six starts. He has allowed only 17 hits and opponents are hitting just .170 against him.

Ashby is among Triple-A East League leaders in batting average against (3rd), strikeouts (5th) and ERA (7th).

The Kansas City native was drafted by Milwaukee in the 4th round of the 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Crowder College where he was a First Team NJCAA Division I All-American.

The Pitcher of the Week honor is the second in Ashby's career. He was named Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for his play from July 16-22 of 2018.

Ashby and the Sounds return home from their 9-3 road trip on Tuesday when they host the Indianapolis Indians - Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates - for a six-game homestand at First Horizon Park. First pitch on Tuesday is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all remaining 2021 home games. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com.

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