Matt Shaw, baseball player, 2025

Matt Shaw

Active Player

Born: 11/6/2001 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 2025-03-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Matthew James Shaw

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Biography

Matt Shaw, born in 2001, is an active position player in Major League Baseball, making his mark since his career began on March 18, 2025. With a unique combination of speed and power, Shaw has quickly established himself as a dynamic presence on the field. Over the course of 252 games, he has accumulated 178 hits, showcasing his ability to get on base, and has hit 26 home runs, demonstrating his potential as a formidable power hitter. His career batting average stands at .226, while he has driven in 88 runs, reflecting his contributions to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Shaw is known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 34 stolen bases. His ability to steal bases adds a strategic element to his game, making him a constant threat to opposing pitchers and defenses. As he continues to develop, Shaw's blend of skills positions him as a significant player in the current era of baseball, where agility and versatility are highly valued. Fans and analysts alike watch with interest as he further refines his game and potentially shapes the next chapter of his team's journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
146 448 64 104 26 3 15 53 18 41 105 0.232 0.296 0.404 0.700 -384.3

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
2025 CHC NL 126 393 57 89 21 3 13 44 17 38 94 0.226 .245 (-8%) .314 (-6%) .403 (-2%) .718 (-4%) -384.3
2026 CHC NL 20 55 7 15 5 0 2 9 1 3 11 0.273 .239 (+14%) .321 (-5%) .385 (+23%) .707 (+10%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 17 0 2 0 0 0 1 5 7 0.118

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLDS1 CHN 5 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 5 2 0.200
2025 NLWC2 CHN 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 1 0 0 0
3B 124 114 80 214 7 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2025 CHN 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0
2025 CHN 3B 124 114 80 214 7 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 124

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Rookie of the Year NL 9th 4.0 210 0