Scot Shields, baseball player, 2001-2010

Scot Shields

Born: 7/22/1975 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-05-26 | Final Game: 2010-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Scot Shields

Biography

Scot Shields was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2010. Born in 1975, Shields made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Over his nine-season career, he established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and occasionally as a starting pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 46-44 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.18, indicating his effectiveness on the mound. Shields recorded 631 strikeouts and notched 21 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and close out games. Known for his versatility, he adapted to various roles throughout his career, contributing significantly to the Angels' pitching staff during a competitive era in the American League. His performance was crucial in the team's success, including their playoff appearances. After retiring in 2010, Shields left behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who played a vital role in the Angels' bullpen during a transformative period in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 44 491 15 0 0 21 697.0 589 246 55 278 631 3.18 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
491 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 ALDS1 LAA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 ALDS1 LAA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 ALCS LAA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 ALDS2 LAA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 ALDS1 ANA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 WS ANA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 17 0 0 25.3 24 9 11 25 3.20

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2008 ALDS1 LAA 0 1 4 0 0 5.7 6 3 1 7 4.76
2007 ALDS1 LAA 0 0 2 0 0 4.0 0 1 4 4 2.25
2005 ALCS LAA 0 0 4 0 0 6.0 4 0 1 5 0.00
2005 ALDS2 LAA 1 1 4 0 0 5.0 4 2 3 5 3.60
2004 ALDS1 ANA 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 5 2 2 3 6.00
2002 WS ANA 0 0 1 0 0 1.7 5 1 0 1 5.40

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 491 15 60 95 12 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 491

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAA AL $5,350,000
2009 LAA AL $5,000,000
2008 LAA AL $4,250,000
2007 LAA AL $3,400,000
2006 LAA AL $2,100,000
2005 LAA AL $925,000
2004 ANA AL $375,000
2003 ANA AL $305,000
Total Career Earnings $21,705,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate TN 1995, 1996, 1997