Shane Baz

Shane Baz is a right-handed MLB pitcher who has worked primarily as a starting pitcher. Born June 17, 1999, in Houston, Texas, Baz attended Concordia Lutheran High School (TX). He was selected 12th overall in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Baz made his MLB debut on September 20, 2021. In three regular-season starts that year, he posted a 2.025 ERA across 13.1 innings with 18 strikeouts and a 0.675 WHIP, while allowing three home runs. In 2024, he logged 14 starts and 79.1 innings, producing a 3.063 ERA with a 1.0588 WHIP and a .200 opponent batting average. His profile included 69 strikeouts, nine home runs allowed, and a 4.073 FIP. In 2025, Baz made 31 starts and threw 166.1 innings, going 10–12 with a 4.87 ERA, 1.3347 WHIP, and 176 strikeouts. Key Shane Baz stats from that season include a 9.523 K/9, 2.75 K/BB, 2.067 GB/FB, and a 1.407 HR/9. His pitch mix featured a high-velocity four-seam fastball (avg 96.9 mph, max 100.4) and a knuckle-curve with heavy usage (729 pitches; avg spin rate 2699 rpm).