Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Matt Shoemaker was born September 27, 1986, in Wyandotte, Michigan. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Shoemaker made the Angels' 2014 Opening Day roster as a relief pitcher. He earned a spot in the Angels' starting rotation during the season. Shoemaker won the American League (AL) Rookie of the Month and Pitcher of the Month Awards. On September 10, 2014, Shoemaker earned his 15th win – a new Angels' rookie record. He suffered a strained rib cage the next week, and recovered in time for the MLB postseason. Shoemaker finished the season with a 16-4 record with 124 strikeouts in 136 innings pitched. He took second place, behind José Abreu, in AL Rookie of the Year Award voting. After the season, Shoemaker appeared in the 2014 Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series, getting the win in a game against the Japanese All-Star team.