Bats: Right Throws: Right
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Nicknames
"The Toy Cannon"
Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2006
Years Played
1963-1977
Main Team
Houston Astros 1965-1973
Other Teams
Houston Colt .45's 1963-1964
Los Angeles Dodgers 1974-1975
Atlanta Braves 1976
New York Yankees 1977
Milwaukee Brewers 1977
Awards
NL Comeback Player of the Year 1974
All Star Appearances
1967, 1974, 1975
Positional Breakdown
CF 1181; RF 355; LF 298; DH 30; SS 21; 3B 2
Notes of Significance
- In 1965, posted the best SB% for any player with over 40 stolen bases between 1922 and 2003
- Had .382 career OBP and .457 career SLG in notorious pitcher-friendly Astrodome
- Tied for the 14th highest single season walk total ever (148)
- .873 postseason OPS despite a .190 batting aerage
Asher's Hall of Fame Voting Analysis
In retrospect, Asher wishes that he had voted for a couple of players that he snubbed in the inaugural Baseball Evolution Hall of Fame ballot. Was Jimmy Wynn among them?
Franchise Histories
The Toy Cannon was involved in one of the most lopsided trades in Atlanta Braves history.