Alan Ashby turned 74 today and was one of the original Blue Jays, traded from Cleveland on November 5, 1976. He played 124 games in 1977, hitting .210 with notable defensive skills, throwing out 48% of base stealers. After being traded to the Astros, he achieved a .252 batting average over 11 seasons, highlighted by a best season in 1987 with a .288 average and 14 home runs. Ashby remains one of the best original Blue Jays, finishing with an 11.1 bWAR and coaching after his playing career.
During his time with the Blue Jays, Alan Ashby played 124 games in 1977, achieving a batting average of .210 with 50 walks and a significant defensive capability, throwing out 48% of base stealers.
Ashby was part of the initial group of players for the Blue Jays, and after being traded, he continued to have a successful career with the Astros where he achieved career highs in batting and home runs.
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