Don Shaw
Born: 2/23/1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-04-11 | Final Game: 1972-05-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Donald Wellington Shaw
Biography
Don Shaw was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1972. Born in 1944, he made his Major League Baseball debut during a formative period in the sport characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. Over the course of his career, Shaw recorded a win-loss record of 13-14 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. He struck out 123 batters and secured 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for relief.
Shaw's playing style reflected the versatility expected of pitchers during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His effectiveness on the mound was marked by a mix of stamina and strategic pitching, allowing him to adapt to various roles as needed by his teams. Though his career was relatively brief, his contributions during a time of significant change in baseball left an impact on the teams he played for. Shaw's journey through the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the evolving nature of pitching in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 14 | 138 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 188.7 | 166 | 84 | 19 | 101 | 123 | 4.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 4 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 51.3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 44 | 2.98 | -170.8 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.73 | 34.1 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 2 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.7 | 61 | 38 | 37 | 45 | 5.21 | - |
| 1971 | STL | NL | 7 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.0 | 45 | 15 | 31 | 19 | 2.65 | - |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16.88 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.211 | 0.000 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 40 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 35 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | STL | NL | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | STL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 138 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | MON | P | 35 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | SLN | P | 45 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SLN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 138 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1965 |