Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/06/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Houston, TX |
Latest News about Shane Baz
27/03/2026
Shane Baz signed a five-year, $68 million contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles, marking the largest contract ever given to a pitcher in franchise history. The deal came just three months after Baz was traded to the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays in December 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shane Baz is an American professional baseball pitcher known for his high-upside arm and significant contract milestones. He was drafted 12th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017 and later traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, where he made his MLB debut in 2021. In December 2025, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, where he signed a historic five-year, $68 million extension in March 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" |
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| Weight | 200 lbs |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Career
| Amateur Career | Attended Concordia Lutheran High School; 1.06 ERA as junior; 2016 USA 18U National Team gold medal; Drafted 12th overall by Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017, signed for $4.1 million. |
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| Professional Career | Traded to Tampa Bay Rays in 2018; MLB debut September 20, 2021 with Rays against Toronto Blue Jays (5 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts); 2021 rookie season: 2-0 record, 2.03 ERA, 18 strikeouts across 13â…“ innings; Traded to Baltimore Orioles December 19, 2025 for prospects Caden Bodine, Slater de Brun, Austin Overn, Michael Forret, and a 2026 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick; Signed 5-year, $68 million extension with Orioles March 27, 2026 (largest contract given to a pitcher in franchise history); 2025 season with Tampa Bay: 4.87 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 176:64 K:BB across 166.1 innings. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Member of 2016 USA 18U National Team, winning gold at COPABE Pan Am Championships. | |
| 2. Two-way player in high school, hitting .431 as senior. | |
| 3. Participated in 2021 Olympics with Team USA. | |
| 4. Underwent elbow surgery in 2022 to remove loose bodies. | |
| 5. Participated in 2021 postseason, making his Division Series starting debut against Boston Red Sox on October 8, 2021. | |
| 6. Underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in spring 2022 to remove loose bodies, delaying his 2022 debut. | |
| 7. Named one of the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars in 2019 with Salt River Rafters. |