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.