Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Shane Baz

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 29, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Shane Baz made an impact.

Shane Baz is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Orioles, he played for the Tampa Bay Rays. As a pitcher, Baz contributes to his team's performance on the field through his pitching abilities. His career involves competing at the highest level of professional baseball.

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2016: Played on United States National Team

In 2016, Shane Baz was a member of the United States national team.

2017: Played for Gulf Coast League Pirates

In 2017, Shane Baz played for the Gulf Coast League Pirates, posting an 0–3 record with a 3.80 ERA in 23+2⁄3 innings pitched.

2017: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2017, Shane Baz was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 12th overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft and signed with them shortly after.

August 14, 2018: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On August 14, 2018, Shane Baz was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Pirates as a player to be named later in a trade involving Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows for Chris Archer. He was then assigned to the Princeton Rays.

2019: Played with Bowling Green Hot Rods

In 2019, Shane Baz played with the Bowling Green Hot Rods, going 3-2 with a 2.99 ERA. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters following the season.

2020: Participated in the Summer Olympics

In 2020 (held in 2021), Shane Baz participated in the Summer Olympics. The U.S. team won the silver medal.

July 2, 2021: Named to Olympic Roster

On July 2, 2021, Shane Baz was named to the roster for the United States national baseball team for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

September 20, 2021: MLB Debut

On September 20, 2021, Shane Baz was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.

October 8, 2021: Post-Season Debut

On October 8, 2021, Shane Baz made his post-season starting debut in the second game of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox.