James Shields
Career Overview

Players Baseball James Shields

James Shields, known by many as "Big Game James," enjoyed a lengthy career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher. Born on December 20, 1981, in Newhall, California, Shields was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 16th round of the 2000 MLB Draft. He made his major league debut with the team on May

James Shields, known by many as "Big Game James," enjoyed a lengthy career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher. Born on December 20, 1981, in Newhall, California, Shields was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 16th round of the 2000 MLB Draft. He made his major league debut with the team on May

Career Pitching Stats

AL 2006-2018

Win-Loss

145–139

ERA

4.01

Strikeouts

2,234

#62 All-Time

WHIP

1.272

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Skills Scorecard

Control

A

Velocity

A-

Stamina

A-

Command

C+

Range

A

Fielding

C-

Career Timeline

2006-2012

Tampa Bay Rays (AL)

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2013-2014

Kansas City Royals (AL)

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2015-2016

San Diego Padres (NL)

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2016-2018

Chicago White Sox (AL)

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Personal Profile

Born Dec 20th, 1981

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 3" 210 lbs

Position SP

Uniform #s 50 · 33 · 25

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