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For the American biochemist, see Bryan Shaw (chemist).
Not to be confused with Brian Shaw.
Bryan Shaw
Shaw with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians – No. 27
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-08) November 8, 1987 (age 36)
Livermore, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 10, 2011, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record19–22
Earned run average3.04
Strikeouts325
Saves8
Teams

Bryan Anthony Shaw (born November 8, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.

Career

Shaw attended California State University, Long Beach. He played college baseball for the Long Beach State 49ers baseball team.

He was called up by Arizona on June 10, 2011.[1] Shaw made his major league debut that day, coming in for Esmerling Vásquez after he gave up a leadoff double. Shaw pitched one scoreless inning against the Florida Marlins, giving up two walks and one strikeout, coming against Scott Cousins.[2]

Shaw was recalled from the Diamonbacks AAA affiliate Reno Aces on August 11, 2012.[3]

He was traded to the Cleveland Indians on December 11, 2012 as part of a three-team deal.[4]

Shaw had a good 2014 season. In 80 games and 76.1 innings, he finished 5-5 with a 2.59 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 2 saves. He appeared in more games than any other pitcher that year.

In 2016, Shaw led the American League in games pitched again, with 75. He went 2-5 with a 3.24 ERA and helped Cleveland win the pennant.

References

  1. ^ "Diamondbacks select Shaw from Triple-A". Miami Herald. Retrieved 10 June 2011.[dead link]
  2. ^ Piecoro, Nick (2011-06-10). "Arizona Diamondbacks manager sees progress in loss". AZCentral.com. Retrieved 2011-06-11.
  3. ^ http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/08/11/diamondbacks-recall-p-shaw-and-select-inf-elmore/e
  4. ^ Tribe deals Choo to Reds, gets Bauer from D-backs
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