BIOGRAPHY
Bryan Shaw was born November 8, 1987, in Livermore, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.
Shaw was selected in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was called up by Arizona on June 10, 2011. Shaw made his major league debut that day, coming in for Esmerling Vásquez, who had just given up a leadoff double. Shaw pitched one scoreless inning against the Florida Marlins, giving up two walks and one strikeout, coming against Scott Cousins.
Shaw was recalled from the Diamondbacks AAA affiliate Reno Aces on August 11, 2012.
On December 12, 2017, Shaw signed a three-year, $27 million deal, with the Colorado Rockies. Through 41 appearances in the first half of the season, Shaw endured the worst start to his career, posting an ERA of 7.57 in 35+2⁄3 innings, surrendering 50 hits. He was placed on the disabled list on June 25 with a calf injury. For the 2018 season he was 4-6 with a 5.93 ERA. He threw a cutter 84.36% of the time, tops in MLB. In 2019, Shaw posted an ERA over 5 for the second straight season. He ended the 2019 season with a 3-2 record in 70 games.
Shaw signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners on July 22, 2020. He was optioned to the alternate site on August 7, 2020. He was designated for assignment on August 15, 2020. Four days later, on August 19, he was outrighted from the 40-man roster and remained in the alternate site. Shaw elected free agency on October 14, 2020.
On February 3, 2021, Shaw signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization and was invited to spring training. The Indians selected Shaw's contract on March 31, 2021. In 2021 he led the majors with 81 games pitched and recorded a 3.49 ERA with 71 strikeouts in 77+1⁄3 innings.
Shaw became a free agent on November 3, 2021. On March 25, 2022, Shaw signed a one-year major league contract with the newly-named Cleveland Guardians. He was designated for assignment on October 1, 2022. After clearing waivers, Shaw was outrighted to the minor leagues on October 3, 2022.
