| Alec Asher | |
|---|---|
 Asher with the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1991-10-04)October 4, 1991 (age 34) Lakeland, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 30, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| CPBL: July 6, 2019, for the Uni-President Lions | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: July 12, 2018, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| CPBL: September 25, 2019, for the Uni-President Lions | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–12 |
| Earned run average | 5.42 |
| Strikeouts | 78 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–6 |
| Earned run average | 4.29 |
| Strikeouts | 43 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Alec Edward Asher (born October 4, 1991) is anAmerican former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for thePhiladelphia Phillies,Baltimore Orioles, andMilwaukee Brewers and theUni-President Lions of theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
Asher hadTommy 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 theSan Francisco Giants in the 23rd round of the2010 Major League Baseball draft out ofLakeland Senior High School inLakeland, Florida. He had agreed to an $80,000 signing bonus with the Giants, however the team decided not to sign Asher after abone spur was revealed in his physical.[2] He attendedSanta Fe College for a year before transferring toPolk Community College.[3]
He was drafted by theTexas Rangers in the fourth round of the2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.[4] He made his professional debut for theSpokane Indians that year.[1] He pitched in 20 games as arelief pitcher, finishing with a 3.09earned run average (ERA), fivesaves and 50strikeouts over 35 innings.
In 2013, Asher was a starting pitcher for theMyrtle Beach Pelicans.[5] He appeared in 26 games with 25 starts and went 9–7 with a 2.90 ERA and 139 strikeouts over133+1⁄3 innings.
On July 31, 2015, Asher was traded to thePhiladelphia Phillies along withNick Williams,Jorge Alfaro,Jake Thompson,Matt Harrison, andJerad Eickhoff in exchange forCole Hamels andJake Diekman.[6] He made his major league debut on August 30.
On June 16, 2016, Asher was suspended for 80 games for violating MLB'sdrug policy after testing positive forchlorodehydromethyltestosterone.[7]
Asher was traded to theBaltimore Orioles for a player to be named later on March 28, 2017.[8] Asher made his season debut on April 15 against theToronto Blue Jays. In the start, he tossed 61⁄3 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 theTampa 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.
Asher was claimed off waivers by theLos Angeles Dodgers on April 5, 2018.[9]
On April 17, 2018, he was claimed off waivers by theMilwaukee Brewers.[10] The Brewers designated him for assignment two days later.[11] He elected free agency on October 23, 2018.
On January 26, 2019, Asher signed a minor league deal with theColorado Rockies.[12] He was released on March 14, 2019.
On April 15, 2019, Asher signed with theSugar Land Skeeters of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 2, 2019. In 2 games 3 innings of relief he struggled immensely going 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA with 3 strikeouts.
On May 13, 2019, Asher signed with theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 7 games (6 starts) 34.2 innings he went 3-1 with a 3.12 ERA with 21 strikeouts.
On June 19, 2019, Asher's contract was purchased by theUni-President Lions of theChinese Professional Baseball League.[13]
On January 28, 2020, Asher signed a minor league deal with theMinnesota Twins. Asher did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[14] He became a free agent on November 2.[15]
