Don Shaw

Don Shaw [Donald Wellington Shaw] was active in the Major Leagues between 1967-1972. His date of birth is February 23rd, 1944 and he is currently 82 years old. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played High School baseball for the Helix Charter High School Highlanders in La Mesa, California. He played College Baseball for the San Diego State University Aztecs. He was drafted and signed in the 35th round (636th overall) of the 1965 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the New York Mets. Made his Major League Debut on April 11th, 1967 at the age of 23. Debuted as a relief pitcher for New York Mets against the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing 1 inning, allowing 1 runs, 1 walks and striking out 1 batters. He did not factor in the decision. He faced Manny Mota ...
as his first opposing batter [10]. His most frequent teammates throughout his career, based on statistics listed below were Kevin Collins and Don Bosch. Shaw played 2 seasons with the New York Mets organization, 2 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, 1 season with the Athletics and 1 season with the Washington Nationals.

Career Transactions: Sold by Montreal Expos to St. Louis Cardinals on May 19th, 1970. Traded from St. Louis Cardinals to Oakland Athletics for Dwain Anderson on May 15th, 1972. Traded from Oakland Athletics to Detroit Tigers for Tim Hosley on April 3rd, 1973.

Career Notes: Selected by the Montreal Expos from the New York Mets (#40 overall) in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft in 1968.