Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Pitcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/10/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Waco, Texas, USA |
Latest News about Braxton Ashcraft
19/08/2026
Ashcraft delivered a strong outing against the Tigers and earned his 13th win of the season. The performance continued a hot stretch in which he had won eight of his previous 11 starts and solidified his value in the Pirates' rotation.
21/07/2026
Braxton Ashcraft struggled in a start for the Pirates against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, allowing a career-high eight runs, seven earned, in three innings. The outing came just after the All-Star break and extended a rough stretch in which he had allowed 13 runs, 12 earned, over his previous eight innings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. Relief pitcher who made his MLB debut on May 26, 2025, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'5" |
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| Weight | 220 lbs |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
| Jersey Number | 67 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Robinson High School, Waco, Texas |
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| Honors | Under Armour All-American |
Personal Life
| Family Background | Youngest of three siblings from Texas |
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| Notable Experience | Underwent Tommy John surgery during career development |
| Marital Status | Married |
Family
| Siblings | Two older siblings |
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| Spouse | Married |
Career
| Draft | 2018 MLB Draft, Round 2, Overall Pick 51 by Pittsburgh Pirates | ||||||||||||
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| Professional Debut | Summer 2018 with Gulf Coast League Pirates | ||||||||||||
| Minor League Teams | GCL Pirates, West Virginia Black Bears, Bradenton Marauders, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Altoona Curve, Indianapolis Indians | ||||||||||||
| MLB Debut | 26/05/2025 vs Arizona Diamondbacks | ||||||||||||
| First MLB Strikeout | Tim Tawa on debut | ||||||||||||
| First MLB Win | 08/06/2025 vs Philadelphia Phillies | ||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named one of Pittsburgh Pirates top 100 MLB prospects | |
| 2. Pitched three scoreless innings in his MLB debut | |
| 3. Struck out first batter faced in major league career |