Shane Youman

Born: 10/11/1979 in New Iberia, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-10 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

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

Full name: Shane Demond Youman

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Biography

Shane Youman, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. He made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and also had stints with the Florida Marlins, showcasing his skills in a competitive era defined by high offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, Youman posted a win-loss record of 3-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.13, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in an era that demanded versatility and adaptability. Youman struck out a total of 34 batters during his time in the major leagues, contributing to his team's efforts on the mound. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was significant in providing valuable innings during games. His career, while not prolonged, highlighted the journey of many players striving to make their mark in the game during the mid-2000s, a time when the landscape of baseball was marked by intense competition and the constant evolution of player performance metrics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	7	21	11	0	0	0	79.0	80	45	6	33	34	5.13	0

Career ERA 5.13 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 13.9% worse than 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
2006	PIT	NL	0	2	5	3	0	0	0	21.7	15	7	10	5	2.91	4.53 (+36%)	-77.8
2007	PIT	NL	3	5	16	8	0	0	0	57.3	65	38	23	29	5.97	4.47 (-33%)	-437.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	19	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.211	0.250	0.211	0.461	0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 39.7% 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
2006	PIT	NL	5	7	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	PIT	NL	16	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	11	5	17	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	PIT	P	5	3	2	4	0	0
2007	PIT	P	16	8	3	13	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge	LA	1999, 2000, 2001