Travis Shaw

Born: 4/16/1990 in Washington Court House, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-05-08 | Final Game: 2022-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Travis Richard Shaw

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Biography

Travis Shaw, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2015 to 2022. Known for his versatility as a position player, Shaw played in a total of 733 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He made his mark primarily as a power hitter, amassing 114 home runs and driving in 366 runs, which underscored his ability to contribute significantly to the offensive lineup of his teams. Shaw finished his career with a batting average of .237, alongside 563 hits and 20 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that made him an asset on the field. Shaw's career unfolded during a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies in baseball, where power hitting became increasingly valued. He was particularly noted for his strong performances with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he was a key figure in the team's competitive push in the late 2010s. His ability to hit for power while also being capable of stealing bases reflected a well-rounded skill set that resonated with fans and analysts alike. As a player who navigated the challenges of modern baseball, Shaw's contributions to the game remain remembered by those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
733	2374	310	563	127	3	114	366	20	275	650	0.237	0.319	0.437	0.757	1636.8

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.733 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
2015	BOS	AL	65	226	31	61	10	0	13	36	0	18	57	0.270	.254 (+6%)	.316 (+3%)	.404 (+20%)	.721 (+13%)	486.0
2016	BOS	AL	145	480	63	116	34	2	16	71	5	43	133	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.321 (-5%)	.417 (+1%)	.738 (-2%)	-252.0
2017	MIL	NL	144	538	84	147	34	1	31	101	10	60	138	0.273	.254 (+7%)	.324 (+7%)	.425 (+20%)	.750 (+15%)	1651.2
2018	MIL	NL	152	498	73	120	23	0	32	86	5	78	108	0.241	.247 (-3%)	.318 (+8%)	.409 (+17%)	.727 (+13%)	1459.0
2019	MIL	NL	86	230	22	36	5	0	7	16	0	36	89	0.157	.252 (-38%)	.322 (-13%)	.434 (-38%)	.757 (-27%)	-1117.8
2020	TOR	AL	50	163	17	39	10	0	6	17	0	16	50	0.239	.244 (-2%)	.321 (-5%)	.417 (-2%)	.739 (-3%)	-110.6
2021	MIL	NL	56	178	14	34	8	0	6	28	0	19	51	0.191	.243 (-22%)	.317 (-12%)	.410 (-18%)	.727 (-15%)	-479.0
2021	BOS	AL	28	42	6	10	3	0	3	11	0	5	17	0.238	—	—	—	—	-479.0
2022	BOS	AL	7	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
18	41	2	11	2	1	1	2	5	14	0.268

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	ALCS	BOS	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000
2021	ALDS2	BOS	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
2021	ALWC	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2020	ALWC1	TOR	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250
2019	NLWC	MIL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
2018	NLCS	MIL	7	19	2	4	1	1	1	1	1	8	0.211
2018	NLDS1	MIL	3	11	0	4	1	0	0	1	3	2	0.364
2016	ALDS2	BOS	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	177	102	886	75	6	95
2B	41	36	59	69	1	11
3B	519	477	307	890	45	91
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	BOS	1B	55	50	419	36	3	50
2015	BOS	3B	8	5	5	14	0	0
2015	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2016	BOS	1B	50	28	251	19	0	27
2016	BOS	3B	105	99	76	197	16	20
2016	BOS	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2017	MIL	1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
2017	MIL	3B	143	141	90	255	9	32
2018	MIL	1B	17	3	39	2	0	4
2018	MIL	2B	39	36	59	69	1	11
2018	MIL	3B	107	99	66	168	10	19
2019	MIL	1B	6	2	12	2	0	1
2019	MIL	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2019	MIL	3B	71	56	27	116	3	9
2020	TOR	1B	14	8	67	6	1	5
2020	TOR	3B	37	32	20	64	2	7
2021	MIL	1B	20	3	34	6	0	2
2021	MIL	3B	48	45	23	76	5	4
2021	BOS	1B	11	5	37	3	2	4
2022	BOS	1B	3	3	24	1	0	1