Shay Whitcomb, baseball player, 2024

Shay Whitcomb

Active Player

Born: 9/28/1998 in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2024-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Shay Lane Whitcomb

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Biography

Shay Whitcomb, born in 1998, is an active professional baseball player who has made his mark in the game since his debut on August 17, 2024. As a position player, Whitcomb brings a versatile skill set to the field, contributing to his team's dynamics. In his early career, he has appeared in 20 games, notching 9 hits and driving in 5 runs, demonstrating his potential as a valuable contributor despite a batting average of .22. While still in the early stages of his career, Whitcomb's journey reflects the evolving nature of baseball, where players are increasingly expected to showcase a blend of traditional skills and modern athleticism. With zero home runs and stolen bases recorded thus far, he is focused on refining his craft and making a significant impact in the league. As he continues to develop, fans and analysts alike watch closely to see how he shapes his legacy in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 82 6 14 3 0 2 9 0 6 24 0.171 0.227 0.280 0.508 0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
2024 HOU AL 20 41 1 9 3 0 0 5 0 5 8 0.220 — — — — 0.0
2025 HOU AL 20 32 4 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 10 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2026 HOU AL 6 9 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 6 0.111 — — — — 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 5 10 10 1 3
3B 22 10 15 17 5 2
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2024 HOU 2B 4 2 2 3 0 2
2024 HOU 3B 14 8 12 13 5 1
2025 HOU 2B 9 3 8 7 1 1
2025 HOU 3B 8 2 3 4 0 1
2025 HOU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Third Base 22
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 2