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2022 Inductees

Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1

 
 
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
1. 2022 Inductees Marker
Inscription. The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their steps.

David Cox He was a valuable outfielder for the state champion Tomcats of 1968 who also played center field for the 1969 Tomcats state runner-up team.

Scott Crawford A power hitter from Little League through American Legion. He was a member of the 1986 Ashland American Little League state champions and later starred for the Tomcats from 1975-77.

Steve Hall He was a standout player for the Tomcats who graduated in 1972 and later coached the Ashland baseball team in the 1980s. An outstanding catcher, he played collegiately at Morris Harvey in Charleston, WV.

Omar Henry He was an outstanding all-around athlete and dominating pitcher in Little League, high school with the Tomcats and he pitched for UK. He was a member of the 1990 Ashland American Little League state championship team.

Greg Jackson An athletic third baseman who used his speed and strong hitting at the top of the Tomaats line from 1974 to 1976. He went on to graduate from West Point.

Charlie McDowell He was one of the giants in youth coaching
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in Ashland. His Babe Ruth teams routinely collected championships and the rosters of those who played for him reads like an Ashland who's who.

Jason Stein He was a second baseman who starred for the Ashland American 1986 Little League state champions and then later with the Tomcats and Post 76. He went on to be the head coach at Eastern Kentucky University and is currently the hitting coach for Duke University.

Mark Swift An all around athlete who excelled in basketball and baseball where he was a slick-fielding shortstop and clutch hitter during his playing days with the Tomcats from 1975-77.

Herb Wamsley He was a versatile athlete who starred behind the plate and at second base for the Tomcats during his career. He also was a standout for Post 76 and later exceed with Ashland's Stan Musial team. He graduated in 1977.

Rick Wenning He was a hard-throwing pitcher for the Tomcats who graduated in 1973. He later pitched collegiately for David Lipscomb and the University of Kentucky. He was one of the best pitchers in the park during the 1970s.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.
 
Location. 38° 28.377′ N, 82° 38.172′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. Marker is at the intersection of Chattin
2022 Inductees Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. 2022 Inductees Marker
Drive and 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chattin Drive. It is at the CP-1 baseball diamond, behind the press box. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 2019 Inductees (here, next to this marker); 2021 Inductees (here, next to this marker); 2015 Inductees (here, next to this marker); 2016 Inductees (here, next to this marker); 2017 Inductees (here, next to this marker); 2018 Inductees (here, next to this marker); Baseball at Central Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Mounds (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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