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COLLEGE: Played as a
freshman last season at Washington State University where he was both a
shortstop and second baseman. Played in 38 games and started 19. Went
22-of-79 for .278 average with one double and 23 RBI. Also stole a base
and had a .971 fielding percentage.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lake Washington in Kirkland and was a three-year
letterwinner in both football and baseball. In football, he played
cornerback and wide receiver and earned first-team all-King County as a
defensive back as a junior. He led the league with seven interceptions
and helped the team to the league title after it finished sixth at state
his junior year. In baseball, he was a first-team all-King County choice
and a second-team all-state selection both his junior and senior
seasons. He also hit .500 as a sophomore and again earned all-King
County honors. During junior year, he was named the MVP of the Northwest
Baseball Tournament.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 29, 1987 to Al and Sue Ashenbrenner in Seattle. Josh
has two brothers, Luke and Travis. Lists his hobby as playing video
games.