《后汉书·列传·酷吏列传》
最初被举为孝廉，补尚书侍郎。阳球熟悉历史，他的章奏和对事情的处理，常常得到尚书们的推崇信任。
初举孝廉，补尚书侍郎，闲达故事，其章奏处议，常为台阁所崇信。
He was initially recommended for serving as a filial and righteous official, and was appointed as a deputy for the minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Yang Qiu was well-versed in history, and his petitions and policies were often praised and trusted by the ministers.