Shawn Estes

Shawn Estes was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2008. Born in 1973, Estes made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, characterized by heightened offensive statistics and the emergence of several power hitters. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 101 wins and 93 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. He struck out a total of 1,210 batters, showcasing his ability to miss barrels and induce swings and misses. Estes was selected as an All-Star during his career, underscoring his status as one of the more prominent pitchers of his time. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starter highlighted his durability and consistency on the mound. His playing style was marked by a variety of pitches that allowed him to compete effectively against some of the best lineups in baseball. After a career that spanned over a decade, Estes left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs, and remains a notable figure in the landscape of late-'90s and early-2000s baseball.