Chris Shaw, baseball player, 2018-2019

Chris Shaw

Born: 10/20/1993 in Stoneham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-08-31 | Final Game: 2019-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Christopher James Shaw

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Biography

Chris Shaw, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2019. He made his debut with the San Francisco Giants, where he showcased his power-hitting potential, albeit in a limited role. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 38 games, recording 11 hits and hitting one home run, while driving in 7 runs with a batting average of .153. Shaw also contributed with a stolen base, demonstrating some speed on the basepaths. Shaw's time in the major leagues was marked by his journey through the Giants' minor league system, where he developed his skills and gained recognition for his offensive abilities. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, his brief stint in the big leagues highlighted the competitive nature of the game and the continual push for players to make an impact. Following his retirement, Shaw's career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who strive for success in an environment where only a select few can thrive.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 72 2 11 2 0 1 7 1 9 31 0.153 0.244 0.222 0.466 -216.0

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2018 SFG NL 22 54 2 10 2 0 1 7 1 7 23 0.185 .247 (-25%) .318 (-14%) .409 (-32%) .727 (-24%) -216.0
2019 SFG NL 16 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.056 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 1 4 1 0 0
OF 15 15 18 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 SFN OF 15 15 18 1 0 0
2019 SFN 1B 4 1 4 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Left Field 15
Designated Hitter 1