Shay Whitcomb
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2024-2026)
Shay Whitcomb is a third baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2024 for the Houston Astros, a span of 3 seasons. In 89 career games, he has hit .196 with 37 hits, 5 home runs, and 19 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 202 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2024-08-17
- Jersey
- #13
Full name: Shay Lane Whitcomb
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 189 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 53 | .196 | .232 | .307 | .539 | 0 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career OBP .232 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | AL | 20 | 41 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .220 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | HOU | AL | 20 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2026 | SF | NL | 49 | 116 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 35 | .207 | .243 (-15%) | .318 (-27%) | .400 (-16%) | .718 (-21%) | 0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 89 | 189 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 53 | .196 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .184 |
| Away | 17 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | .171 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 | HOU | WAS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-07-28 | HOU | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-26 | HOU | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-25 | HOU | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-24 | HOU | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-23 | HOU | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-07-22 | HOU | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-20 | HOU | SEA | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-07-09 | HOU | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-08 | HOU | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Shay Whitcomb: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is August 17, 2024; Shay Whitcomb is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. By club, Whitcomb's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2024 through 2025) and the San Francisco Giants (2026). At 6'1" and 202 pounds, Whitcomb is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Whitcomb threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is September 28, 1998, in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Shay Lane.
Whitcomb has collected 37 hits in 189 at bats across 89 games, good for a .196 batting average; the totals also include 5 homers and 19 runs batted in. Whitcomb's career OPS of .539 combines a .232 on-base mark with .307 slugging. Set against a .244 league average for the same years, Whitcomb's .196 average sits 19.8% below it. In OPS terms, Whitcomb's .539 stands 24.7% below the league's .716. No season topped the 24 hits of 2026. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .207 in 2026, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shay Whitcomb
- What years did Shay Whitcomb play?
- Shay Whitcomb played in Major League Baseball from 2024 to 2026.
- Was Shay Whitcomb a pitcher?
- No. Shay Whitcomb was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Shay Whitcomb hit?
- Shay Whitcomb hit 5 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams has Shay Whitcomb played for?
- Shay Whitcomb has played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (2024–2025) and the San Francisco Giants (2026).
- What are Shay Whitcomb's career stats?
- In 89 games, Shay Whitcomb has 37 hits, 5 home runs, 19 RBI, 14 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .196 batting average.
- What position does Shay Whitcomb play?
- Shay Whitcomb plays primarily as a third baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Shay Whitcomb and how much does he weigh?
- Shay Whitcomb is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 202 pounds.
- What number does Shay Whitcomb wear?
- Shay Whitcomb wears number 13, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Shay Whitcomb hit each season?
- Shay Whitcomb's home runs by season: 0 in 2024, 1 in 2025, and 4 in 2026. His most in one season was 4, in 2026.
- What was Shay Whitcomb's career batting average?
- Shay Whitcomb batted .196 over his career, with 37 hits in 189 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shay Whitcomb have?
- Shay Whitcomb drove in 19 runs in his career.