Shawn Tolleson
Born: 1/19/1988 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-07 | Final Game: 2016-07-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 214 lbs
Full name: Shawn Mark Tolleson
Biography
Shawn Tolleson, born in 1988, was a professional pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 until his retirement in 2016. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Tolleson recorded a total of 213 strikeouts and successfully converted 46 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as a late-inning reliever.
Tolleson played during a competitive era of baseball that was characterized by increasing offensive output and the emergence of specialized relief pitchers. His contributions to teams such as the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Dodgers highlighted his versatility and skill on the mound. Tolleson's ability to handle pressure situations and deliver key performances in close games solidified his reputation as a reliable option out of the bullpen, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 218.0 | 205 | 95 | 31 | 77 | 213 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 3 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 39 | 4.30 | - |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 3 | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 56 | 22 | 28 | 69 | 2.76 | -898.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 6 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 72.3 | 66 | 24 | 17 | 76 | 2.99 | 961.2 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 36.3 | 53 | 31 | 10 | 29 | 7.68 | -959.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 37 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 215 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | P | 40 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEX | P | 64 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 73 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TEX | P | 37 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 216 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $3,275,000 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $519,700 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $502,082 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,296,782 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | AL | 10th | 3.0 | 210 | 0 |