Sam Shaw

Sam Shaw was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1888 to 1893. Born in 1863, Shaw played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his five-season career, he compiled a record of 3-4 with a 3.91 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to keep runs at bay despite a modest win-loss record. Shaw's contribution to the game included 23 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to overpower hitters at times, although he did not register any saves throughout his career. As a pitcher, he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for the modern game, navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport. While Shaw may not have been a household name, his role as a pitcher during the late 19th century highlighted the changing dynamics of baseball as it grew in popularity and complexity.