Shane Austin Baz, an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball(MLB), was born on June 17, 1999. In 2021, he made his MLB debut.

Baz went to Tomball, Texas’ Concordia Lutheran High School. He posted a 1.06 earned run average (ERA) and 46 strikeouts in 23 innings as a junior.

In 2016, Baz was a part of the American national team. Baz has committed to play college baseball at Texas Christian University (TCU).

With the 12th overall pick in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him as one of the best prospects. A few days after the draft, he formally signed with the Pirates.

Shane Baz Trade

On the July 2018 trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates made what is one of the most notorious trades in recent MLB history. They sent then young and talented players Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows, and their 2017 first-round draft pick Shane Baz, over to the Tampa Bay Rays for former American league All-Star Chris Archer.

Shane Baz Prospect Ranking

Shane Baz is currently is the No. 11 ranked prospect in all of baseball, according to Baseball America, and coincidentally has chosen the No. 11 jersey.

Shane Baz Nationality

Shane Baz is American

Shane Baz ERA

Shane Baz has an ERA of 2.06

Shane Baz Age

Shane Baz is 22 years old