Don Aase

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**Donald William "Don" Aase**
Personal Info

Birth	October 8, 1954, Orange, California
Professional Career
Debut	1977, Boston Red Sox vs. ,
Team(s)	As Player Boston Red Sox (1977) California Angels (1978-1984 (excluding 1983)) Baltimore Orioles (1985-1988) New York Mets (1989) Los Angeles Dodgers (1990)
Career Highlights
*In 1986 he was named to the American League All-Star team

Donald William Aase (born September 8, 1954 in Orange, California, USA - ) was a baseball pitcher who played for 13 years (1977-90) on teams such as the Boston Red Sox (1977), California Angels (1978-84) and Baltimore Orioles (1985-88), of the American League. In the National League, he played for the New York Mets (1989) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1990).

Aase was named to the American League All-Star team in 1986. He was known for his outstanding relief pitching with the Orioles. His best year was 1986, when he recorded 34 saves (then a record for a last-place team) and a 2.98 ERA. Aase started his career as a starting pitcher. In 1979, the Angels began to use him as a reliever in some games and, by 1981, he was used exclusively in relief.

He was drafted by the Red Sox and then traded by the Red Sox with cash December 8, 1977 to Los Angeles for Jerry Remy.
He was then granted free agency on Nov. 4th 1984
He was then signed as a free agent by the Orioles Dec. 13th 1984.
He was released from the Orioles on Oct. 3rd 1988
He was signed as a free agent by the Mets on Feb. 20th 1989.