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How did Rays get Shane Baz? What team does Shane Baz play for? What nationality is Shane Baz?

Shane Austin Baz, an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball(MLB), was born on June 17, 1999. In 2021, he made his MLB debut.

Baz went to Tomball, Texas’ Concordia Lutheran High School. He posted a 1.06 earned run average (ERA) and 46 strikeouts in 23 innings as a junior.

In 2016, Baz was a part of the American national team. Baz has committed to playing college baseball at Texas Christian University (TCU).

With the 12th overall pick in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him as one of the best prospects. A few days after the draft, he formally signed with the Pirates.

How did Rays get Shane Baz?

On August 14, 2018, Baz was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays as a player to be named later from an earlier trade in which the Pirates also sent Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows to the Rays for Chris Archer. The Rays assigned him to the Princeton Rays of the Appalachian League.

What team does Shane Baz play for?

Shane Baz plays for Tampa Bay Rays

What nationality is Shane Baz?

Shane Baz is an American