Height
6'0"
Weight
194 lbs
Age
27
College
Crowder
Draft
2018, Rd 4, #125
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 98 | 3.6 | 11-16 | 276 | 1.2680851 | 0.0 | 5 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$20.5M
Guaranteed
$12.3M
AAV
$4.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Aaron Ashby's five-year, $20.5M extension ($4.1M AAV) with the Brewers earns a solid B CVI, representing smart asset management for a franchise-caliber reliever entering his prime years. At 26, Ashby brings above-average starter upside with elite strikeout stuff that translates perfectly to high-leverage situations, making this deal a textbook example of buying low on talent before it fully materializes. The Brewers are paying well below market rate for a pitcher who projects to deliver 2+ WAR annually while providing crucial bullpen depth during their competitive window. Milwaukee's front office deserves credit for locking up a versatile arm who can handle multiple innings and key matchups without the premium attached to established closers. Given the scarcity of quality relief pitching and Ashby's track record of missing bats, this contract should age gracefully even if he doesn't reach his ceiling as a starter. The deal protects the Brewers against inflation in the reliever market while giving them a cornerstone piece for their bullpen through 2029.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Aaron Ashby, a relief pitcher for the Brewers, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Brewers keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $4.1M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 27, with elite production already established, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs WAS | L 3-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ BOS | L 0-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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