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Matt Shaw (baseball)

Matthew James Shaw is a professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. He began his Major League Baseball career in 2025.


November 6, 2001: Matthew Shaw Born

Matthew James Shaw was born on November 6, 2001.

2022: Plays for Bourne Braves

During the summer of 2022, Shaw played for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he hit .360 and was named the league's MVP.

July 14, 2023: Signs with the Chicago Cubs

On July 14, 2023, Matthew Shaw signed with the Chicago Cubs for a slot value of $4.85 million.

2023: Wins Brooks Wallace Award

After the 2023 season, Matthew Shaw won the Brooks Wallace Award.

2024: Named Southern League MVP

In 2024, Matthew Shaw split his time between Tennessee and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, and he won the Southern League Most Valuable Player Award with Tennessee.

2024: Named to All-World Team

In 2024, Matthew Shaw was named to the United States national baseball team for the 2024 WBSC Premier12 and was named to the All-World Team as the best third baseman and led the tournament in runs batted in.

March 17, 2025: Contract Selected by Chicago Cubs

On March 17, 2025, Matthew Shaw's contract was selected after making Chicago's Opening Day roster.

2025: MLB Debut

In 2025, Matthew Shaw made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Chicago Cubs.