Jeff Shaw
Born: 7/7/1966 in Washington Court House, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-04-30 | Final Game: 2001-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Lee Shaw
Biography
Jeff Shaw was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2001. Born in 1966, Shaw's career spanned over a decade during which he developed a reputation for his effective pitching and reliability in late-game situations. He finished his professional career with a record of 34-54 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 545 strikeouts. Notably, Shaw excelled as a closer, achieving 203 saves, which underscored his importance in high-pressure situations.
Shaw was recognized for his performances with two All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his era. Playing during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters, he was able to maintain a competitive edge with his strategic pitching style and composure on the mound. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he helped solidify the back end of bullpens and played a crucial role in the success of his teams during his tenure in the league. Shaw remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 54 | 633 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 848.0 | 821 | 334 | 91 | 234 | 545 | 3.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 73 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 6.66 | -2569.3 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 0 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 72.3 | 72 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 3.36 | -828.5 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8.22 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 2 | 7 | 55 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.7 | 91 | 44 | 32 | 50 | 4.14 | - |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 5 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.3 | 67 | 29 | 15 | 47 | 3.88 | - |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6.52 | - |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 1 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62.3 | 58 | 32 | 26 | 45 | 4.62 | - |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 8 | 6 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 104.7 | 99 | 29 | 29 | 69 | 2.49 | 2340.7 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 4 | 2 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 94.7 | 79 | 25 | 12 | 74 | 2.38 | 3547.7 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 49.7 | 40 | 10 | 12 | 29 | 1.81 | 1444.5 |
| 1998 | LAD | NL | 1 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 35.3 | 35 | 10 | 7 | 26 | 2.55 | - |
| 1999 | LAD | NL | 2 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 68.0 | 64 | 21 | 15 | 43 | 2.78 | - |
| 2000 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 57.3 | 61 | 27 | 16 | 39 | 4.24 | - |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 3 | 5 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 74.7 | 63 | 30 | 18 | 58 | 3.62 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.079 | 0.167 | 0.079 | 0.246 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 55 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 46 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 50 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 78 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 78 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAD | NL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAD | NL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | LAD | NL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 633 | 19 | 85 | 139 | 8 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | P | 12 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CLE | P | 29 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | CLE | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 55 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | MON | P | 46 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | MON | P | 50 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CIN | P | 78 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | CIN | P | 78 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CIN | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | LAN | P | 34 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | LAN | P | 64 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | LAN | P | 60 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | LAN | P | 77 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 633 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 1997 | Reliever of the Year Award | |
| 1997 | TSN Fireman of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | LAN | NL | $6,383,333 |
| 2000 | LAN | NL | $5,383,333 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | $3,408,333 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $650,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $650,000 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $450,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $325,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $172,500 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $140,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $140,000 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $17,802,499 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland | OH | 1986 |
| University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande | OH | 1985 |