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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.00 | - |
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 5 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 31 | 12 | 21 | 30 | 2.20 | - |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 5 | 6 | 44 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 148.3 | 138 | 47 | 38 | 111 | 2.85 | - |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 8 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 105.3 | 97 | 39 | 40 | 109 | 3.33 | - |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 10 | 11 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 91.7 | 66 | 28 | 37 | 98 | 2.75 | 3324.1 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 7 | 7 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 87.7 | 70 | 28 | 24 | 84 | 2.87 | 2799.3 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 4 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 77.0 | 62 | 33 | 33 | 77 | 3.86 | 1193.1 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 6 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 63.3 | 56 | 19 | 29 | 64 | 2.70 | 822.6 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.7 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 6.62 | -310.2 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 0 | 3 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 45 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 5.28 | -1563.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ANA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | ANA | P | 29 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ANA | P | 44 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | ANA | P | 60 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | P | 78 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | LAA | P | 74 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | LAA | P | 71 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | LAA | P | 64 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | LAA | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | LAA | P | 43 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
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 |