Matt Shoemaker, baseball player, 2013-2021

Matt Shoemaker

Born: 9/27/1986 in Wyandotte, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-20 | Final Game: 2021-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Matthew David Shoemaker

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Biography

Matt Shoemaker, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2021. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Angels and became known for his effective pitching style, characterized by a strong four-seam fastball and a sharp slider. Over his career, he compiled a record of 46 wins and 41 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. Shoemaker struck out 580 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his teams' pitching staffs. During his time in the league, Shoemaker was recognized for his performances, earning accolades such as Rookie of the Month. He played in an era marked by increasing offensive production in the major leagues, often facing some of the most formidable lineups in baseball history. Despite the challenges of competing during this high-scoring period, Shoemaker's resilience and skill on the mound left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, particularly the Angels, where he established himself as a reliable option in the rotation. He retired from professional baseball in 2021, leaving behind a legacy as a determined pitcher who contributed to the game during a dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 41 128 115 1 1 0 662.7 638 312 100 174 580 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2013 LAA AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 2 0 2 5 0.00 — 0.0
2014 LAA AL 16 4 27 20 0 0 0 136.0 122 46 24 124 3.04 3.74 (+19%) 1663.8
2015 LAA AL 7 10 25 24 0 0 0 135.3 135 67 35 116 4.46 3.96 (-12%) -2183.1
2016 LAA AL 9 13 27 27 1 1 0 160.0 166 69 30 143 3.88 4.19 (+7%) 2787.2
2017 LAA AL 6 3 14 14 0 0 0 77.7 73 39 28 69 4.52 4.36 (-4%) -1518.2
2018 LAA AL 2 2 7 7 0 0 0 31.0 29 17 10 33 4.94 4.15 (-19%) 619.8
2019 TOR AL 3 0 5 5 0 0 0 28.7 16 5 9 24 1.57 4.51 (+65%) 402.6
2020 TOR AL 0 1 6 6 0 0 0 28.7 22 15 9 26 4.71 4.45 (-6%) -1077.0
2021 MIN AL 3 8 16 11 0 0 0 60.3 73 54 27 40 8.06 4.27 (-89%) -3515.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 0.143 0.000 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 80.4% 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
2013 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 LAA AL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 LAA AL 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAA AL 27 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 LAA AL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 LAA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 TOR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIN AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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
2020 ALWC1 TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALDS1 LAA 1 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 2 0 9.0 7 1 0 8 1.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2020 ALWC1 TOR 0 0 1 1 0 3.0 2 0 0 2 0.00
2014 ALDS1 LAA 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 5 1 0 6 1.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 128 115 45 64 13 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 LAA P 1 1 0 1 0 0
2014 LAA P 27 20 7 12 3 1
2015 LAA P 25 24 12 9 2 1
2016 LAA P 27 27 9 23 2 4
2017 LAA P 14 14 2 8 1 1
2018 LAA P 7 7 0 1 1 0
2019 TOR P 5 5 6 4 1 0
2020 TOR P 6 6 2 1 2 0
2021 MIN P 16 11 7 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 128

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-07-16
2014 Pitcher of the Month August
2014 Rookie of the Month August

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAA AL $530,000
2015 LAA AL $517,500
2014 LAA AL $500,500
Total Career Earnings $1,548,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 40.0 150 0