Shane Rawley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1989)
Shane Rawley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1989 for 4 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 12 seasons. Across 469 career appearances, he went 111-118 with a 4.02 ERA, 991 strikeouts, and 40 saves. He also batted .138 with 0 home runs. Shane Rawley was an All-Star.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-04-06
- Last Game
- 1989-09-17
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Shane William Rawley
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 4 | 9 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 111.1 | 114 | 51 | 51 | 66 | 4.12 | 3.69 (-12%) | -107.4 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 5 | 9 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 84.1 | 88 | 36 | 40 | 48 | 3.84 | 4.00 (+4%) | 1375.7 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 7 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 113.2 | 103 | 42 | 63 | 68 | 3.33 | 3.84 (+13%) | 584.2 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 4 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 68.1 | 64 | 30 | 38 | 35 | 3.95 | 3.58 (-10%) | 182.3 |
| 1982 | NYA | AL | 11 | 10 | 47 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 164.0 | 165 | 74 | 54 | 111 | 4.06 | 3.86 (-5%) | 2894.5 |
| 1983 | NYA | AL | 14 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 238.1 | 246 | 100 | 79 | 124 | 3.78 | 3.87 (+2%) | 558.5 |
| 1984 | NYA | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 46 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 6.21 | 3.81 (-63%) | 272.3 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 10 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 120.1 | 117 | 51 | 27 | 58 | 3.81 | 3.81 (avg) | -287.9 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 13 | 8 | 36 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 198.2 | 188 | 73 | 81 | 106 | 3.31 | 3.89 (+15%) | -119.5 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 11 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 157.2 | 166 | 62 | 50 | 73 | 3.54 | 3.97 (+11%) | 346.7 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 17 | 11 | 36 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 229.2 | 250 | 112 | 86 | 123 | 4.39 | 4.29 (-2%) | 18.2 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 8 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 198.0 | 220 | 92 | 78 | 87 | 4.18 | 3.73 (-12%) | -5800.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 5 | 12 | 27 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 145.0 | 167 | 84 | 60 | 68 | 5.21 | 3.71 (-40%) | -3840.4 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 111 | 118 | 469 | 230 | 41 | 7 | 40 | 1,871.1 | 1,934 | 836 | 734 | 991 | 4.02 | — | -3,923 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | 289 | 16 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 106 | .138 | .162 | .166 | .328 | -2,119 |
Career AVG .138 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.
Career OBP .162 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.
Career SLG .166 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.
Career OPS .328 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYA | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYA | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 19 | 43 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | .116 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 36 | 58 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .138 | .257 (-46%) | .323 (-38%) | .390 (-60%) | .714 (-50%) | -475.1 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 23 | 52 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .173 | .257 (-33%) | .325 (-43%) | .395 (-46%) | .720 (-45%) | -386.9 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 37 | 79 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 31 | .152 | .262 (-42%) | .331 (-52%) | .415 (-54%) | .746 (-53%) | -705.4 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 32 | 57 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .105 | .254 (-59%) | .317 (-62%) | .377 (-63%) | .695 (-62%) | -551.7 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 473 | 289 | 16 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 106 | .138 | — | — | — | — | -2,119 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (942 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 247 | 129 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 7 | .186 |
| Away | 226 | 160 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 6 | .100 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 244 | 945.0 | 978 | 439 | 394 | 516 | 4.18 |
| Away | 225 | 926.1 | 956 | 397 | 340 | 475 | 3.86 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-17 | MIN | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-04 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 2.1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989-08-16 | MIN | LAA | L | 6.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 1989-08-11 | MIN | NYY | L | 7.0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 1989-08-06 | MIN | KCR | L | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989-08-01 | MIN | NYY | W | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-07-26 | MIN | BAL | — | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989-07-21 | MIN | MIL | L | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989-07-16 | MIN | BOS | — | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | P | 52 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | SEA | P | 48 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | SEA | P | 59 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | SEA | P | 46 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | NYA | P | 47 | 17 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | NYA | P | 34 | 33 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| 1984 | NYA | P | 11 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | P | 18 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | PHI | P | 36 | 31 | 12 | 36 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | PHI | P | 23 | 23 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1987 | PHI | P | 36 | 36 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 9 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | MIN | P | 27 | 25 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 469 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 1981 | Player of the Week | Week of 1981-09-25 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $350,000 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | $950,000 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | $900,000 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | $800,000 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | $800,000 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $700,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,500,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | Centerville | IA | 1974 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Shane Rawley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Shane Rawley: the record in brief
Shane Rawley played a first major league game on April 6, 1978 and a last one on September 17, 1989. By club, Rawley's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (1978 to 1981), the New York Yankees (1982 through 1984), the Philadelphia Phillies (1984 through 1988), and the Minnesota Twins (1989). Rawley, a pitcher by primary position, hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads July 27, 1955, in Racine, WI, USA. The bio lists the given name Shane William.
Rawley pitched in 469 games, starting 230, and finished with a 111-118 record and 4.02 ERA. Also on Rawley's record: 991 strikeouts, 41 complete games, 7 shutouts, and 40 saves. Rawley's 4.02 ERA was close to the 3.86 league figure for those seasons. 1987 brought Rawley a season-high 17 wins. The strikeout high was 124 in 1983. The most saves in one season was 13, in 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shane Rawley
- What years did Shane Rawley play?
- Shane Rawley played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1989.
- Was Shane Rawley a pitcher?
- Yes. Shane Rawley pitched in the major leagues, recording 111 wins and 991 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Shane Rawley hit?
- Shane Rawley hit 0 career home runs with 40 hits.
- What was Shane Rawley's career batting average?
- Shane Rawley batted .138 over his career, with 40 hits in 289 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shane Rawley have?
- Shane Rawley drove in 13 runs in his career.
- What was Shane Rawley's career ERA?
- Shane Rawley finished with a 4.02 career ERA, going 111-118 with 991 strikeouts.