Shane Rawley | |
---|---|
Pitcher | |
Born: Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | July 27, 1955|
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
April 6, 1978, for the Seattle Mariners | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 17, 1989, for the Minnesota Twins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 111–118 |
Earned run average | 4.02 |
Strikeouts | 991 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Shane William Rawley (born July 27,1955) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1978 through 1989 for the Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,Philadelphia Phillies,and Minnesota Twins.
Rawley began his MLB career as a relief pitcher with the Mariners and became a starting pitcher with the Yankees. He was selected to the National League All-Star team in 1986 as a member of the Phillies. The next year,he won a career high 17 games,leading the NL in games started with 36. In his major league career,Rawley had a 111–118 win-loss record with 991 strikeouts and a 4.02 earned run average (ERA).
Rawley attended William Horlick High School in Racine,Wisconsin. [1] He starred on the baseball and basketball teams,and was named All-City for basketball as a senior. Rawley graduated in 1973 [2] and enrolled at Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) for the 1973–1974 academic year. Playing for their college baseball team,he had a 6–2 win-loss record with 63 strikeouts while allowing 30 hits and 19 runs. The Montreal Expos selected him in the 1974 MLB draft. [3] On May 27,1977,the Expos traded Rawley and Ángel Torres to the Cincinnati Reds to complete an earlier trade for Santo Alcalá. [4] After the 1977 season,the Reds traded Rawley to the Seattle Mariners for Dave Collins. [5]
Rawley made his major league debut with the Mariners in April 1978. He pitched as a setup reliever [6] and had a 7–7 win-loss record and 13 saves in the 1980 season. [7] He broke his foot in January 1981 and struggled when he returned. [8] He had a 0–3 with a 4.41 earned run average at the time of the 1981 MLB strike. [7] On April 1,1982,the Mariners traded Rawley to the New York Yankees for Bill Caudill,Gene Nelson,and a player to be named later. On April 6,the Yankees sent Bobby Brown to Seattle to complete the trade. [9] The Yankees transitioned Rawley into a starting pitcher in July 1982 and he had a 11–10 win-loss record as a starter. After the 1982 season,the Yankees signed Rawley to a four-year contract. [10]
On June 30,1984,the Yankees traded Rawley to the Philadelphia Phillies for Marty Bystrom and Keith Hughes. [11] Rawley was named to the 1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and finished the season with 17 wins and a 3.54 ERA. [12] Though his 17 wins were the second-most in the National League,he did not receive any votes for the Cy Young Award. [13] Rawley was the Phillies' Opening Day starting pitcher for the 1987 and 1988 seasons. [12]
After the 1988 season,the Phillies traded Rawley and cash considerations to the Minnesota Twins for Tom Herr,Eric Bullock,and Tom Nieto. [14] In 1989,he had a 5–12 record and a 5.21 ERA [15] and became a free agent after the season. [16] Rawley signed with the Boston Red Sox for the 1990 season, [15] but they released him at the end of spring training. [17] He completed his major league career with a 111–118 record,a 4.02 ERA,991 strikeouts,and 40 saves. [3]
In the 1980s,Rawley contributed to the building of a softball complex in Yorkville,Wisconsin,and co-owned it for several years before selling his share. [18]
Rawley was inducted into the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 [2] and the IHCC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. [3]
After retiring from baseball,he has owned Shaner's Pizzeria in Sarasota,Florida,since August 2011. [19] [20] In 2023,he published a novel about a baseball player who fought in the Vietnam War. [21]
Randall David Johnson,nicknamed "the Big Unit",is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams,primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Derek Christopher Lowe is an American former professional baseball pitcher. During his career,he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,New York Yankees,and Texas Rangers.
Kevin Austin Millwood is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,Cleveland Indians,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners.
Ronald Ames Guidry,nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator",is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Guidry was also the pitching coach of the Yankees from 2006 to 2007.
Thomas Gordon,nicknamed "Flash," is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher and current radio color commentator for the Boston Red Sox. Gordon played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals (1988–1995),Boston Red Sox (1996–1999),Chicago Cubs (2001–02),Houston Astros (2002),Chicago White Sox (2003),New York Yankees (2004–05),Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2008),and Arizona Diamondbacks (2009). In 1998,he won the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award and led the American League (AL) in saves and games finished. In 1998–99,Gordon set a then-MLB record with 54 consecutive saves.
William Holland Caudill is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Caudill was one of the top closers in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1982 to 1985.
Roy Justin Thomas is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Houston Astros,St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners in all or parts of eight seasons spanning 1977–1987. Listed at 6' 5" and 215 pounds,Thomas batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Quantico,Virginia.
The 1982 New York Yankees season was the 80th season for the Yankees. The team finished in fifth place in the American League East with a record of 79–83,finishing 16 games behind the AL Champion Milwaukee Brewers. As a result,the Yankees endured their first losing season since going 80–82 in 1973,the team's final season at the original Yankee Stadium before the 1976 renovations. The Yankees were managed by Gene Michael,Bob Lemon,and Clyde King. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium.
Martin Eugene Bystrom is an American former professional baseball pitcher,who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985.
James Anthony Happ is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He won the World Series as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies,and was an All-Star as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 1978 Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The Reds finished in second place in the National League West with a record of 92-69,2½games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds were managed by Sparky Anderson and played their home games at Riverfront Stadium. Following the season,Anderson was replaced as manager by John McNamara,and Pete Rose left to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies for the 1979 season.
David Alan Robertson,nicknamed "D-Rob",is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees,Chicago White Sox,Tampa Bay Rays,Chicago Cubs,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Mets,and Miami Marlins.
Douglas Wildes Fister is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Detroit Tigers,Washington Nationals,Houston Astros,Boston Red Sox,and Texas Rangers from 2009 through 2018.
James Alston Paxton,nicknamed "Big Maple",is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,and Boston Red Sox.
Lucas Lester Luetge is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.
Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox pitched a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners by retiring all 27 batters he faced on April 21,2012,as the White Sox defeated the Mariners 4–0. It was the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball (MLB) history and the third by a member of the White Sox,and remains the earliest calendar date for a perfect game in MLB history. It was Humber's first career complete game,although he had come close to achieving no-hitters on several occasions at several levels of organized baseball. The game was played in Seattle and broadcast regionally by Fox Sports in the two teams' metropolitan areas.
Roenis Leliebre Elías is a Cuban left-handed professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners.
The 2019 Major League Baseball season began on March 20,while the regular season ended on September 29. It was the 150th anniversary of professional baseball,dating back to the 1869 foundation of the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The postseason began on October 1. The World Series began October 22 and ended October 30 with the Washington Nationals defeating the Houston Astros in seven games to win their first World Series championship. The entire schedule was released on August 22,2018.
Reginald Kristen McClain is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies.
Kaleb James Ort is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 240 pounds (110 kg),he throws and bats right-handed.