Alan Ashby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Alan Ashby

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 08-Jul-1951

Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Alan Dean Ashby (born July 8, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player and current radio and television sports commentator.
He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros between 1973 and 1989.
He was the catcher for two Astros teams that won division pennants.
After retiring as a player, Ashby was a manager in the Texas-Louisiana League and has held several jobs in broadcasting, including his most recent job as the lead color commentator for the Houston Astros.