Alec Asher

Alec Edward Asher (born October 4, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers and the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).

Alec Asher
Asher with the Philadelphia Phillies
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-10-04) October 4, 1991
Lakeland, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 30, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record4–12
Earned run average5.46
Strikeouts78
WHIP1.39
Teams

Career

Asher had Tommy John surgery when he was 14 years old.[1] He attended McKeel Academy of Technology through his sophomore year of high school. He then transferred to Charlotte High School during his Junior year, but later went on to graduate from Lakeland Senior High School.

Asher was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 23rd round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Florida. He had agreed to an $80,000 signing bonus with the Giants, however the team decided not to sign Asher after a bone spur was revealed in his physical.[2] He attended Santa Fe College for a year before transferring to Polk Community College.[3]

Texas Rangers

He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the fourth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.[4] He made his professional debut for the Spokane Indians that year.[1] He pitched in 20 games as a relief pitcher, finishing with a 3.09 earned run average (ERA), five saves and 50 strikeouts over 35 innings.

In 2013, Asher was a starting pitcher for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.[5] He appeared in 26 games with 25 starts and went 9–7 with a 2.90 ERA and 139 strikeouts over ​133 1⁄3 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies

On July 31, 2015, Asher was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies along with Nick Williams, Jorge Alfaro, Jake Thompson, Matt Harrison, and Jerad Eickhoff in exchange for Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman.[6] He made his major league debut on August 30.

On June 16, 2016, Asher was suspended for 80 games for violating MLB's drug policy after testing positive for chlorodehydromethyltestosterone.[7]

Baltimore Orioles

Asher was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later on March 28, 2017.[8] Asher made his season debut on April 15 against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the start, he tossed 6​1⁄3 innings, giving up just one run while striking out five. He earned a no decision in a 2-1 Orioles' loss. He earned his first win of the year on April 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Out of the bullpen, Asher gave up a run in the eleventh inning, before the Orioles would score two in the bottom half to win 5-4.

Asher was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Asher was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 5, 2018.[9]

Milwaukee Brewers

On April 17, 2018, he was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[10] The Brewers designated him for assignment two days later.[11] He elected free agency on October 23, 2018.

Colorado Rockies

On January 26, 2019, Asher signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies.[12] He was released on March 14, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On April 15, 2019, Asher signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 2, 2019.

Long Island Ducks

On May 13, 2019, Asher signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Uni-President Lions

On June 19, 2019, Asher's contract was purchased by the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[13]

Minnesota Twins

On January 28, 2020, Asher signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

See also

References
  1. Brown, Jess (July 4, 2012). "Spokane Indians pitcher Asher proves resilient". spokesman.com. Spokane, WA: The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  2. Zebold, Tom (April 17, 2011). "Former Lakeland Star Alec Asher Looks to Get Another Shot". theledger.com. Lakeland, Florida: The Ledger. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  3. Coffey, Lisa (March 23, 2012). "Asher Rebuilding Major League Dreams at PSC". theledger.com. Lakeland, Florida: The Ledger. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  4. "Polk's Asher Selected by Texas Rangers in Fourth Round of 2012 MLB Draft". polkeagles.com. June 5, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  5. Zell, Jeff (June 15, 2013). "Asher overcomes arm obstacles on way to Pelicans". WBTW.com. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  6. Badler, Ben (July 31, 2015). "Trade Central: Phillies Get Impact Talent, Depth In Hamels Deal". Baseball America. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  7. Gelb, Matt (June 16, 2016). "Phillies pitcher Alec Asher suspended 80 games". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  8. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19025576/baltimore-orioles-acquire-starting-pitcher-alec-asher-philadelphia-phillies
  9. Todd, Jeff (April 5, 2018). "Dodgers Claim Alec Asher, Designate Zach Neal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  10. Stephen, Eric (April 17, 2018). "Brewers claim Alec Asher off waivers from Dodgers". SB Nation. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  11. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/04/brewers-acquire-tyler-saladino-designate-alec-asher.html
  12. "Max Wildstein on Twitter".
  13. "Uni-Lions Sign Alec Asher from Atlantic League". cpblstats.com. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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