Shane Carle

Summary

Shane Taylor Carle (born August 30, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves.

Shane Carle
Carle with the Louisville Bats in 2021
Pitcher
Born: (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 2017, for the Colorado Rockies
Last MLB appearance
May 2, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–1
Earned run average3.89
Strikeouts53
Teams

Career edit

Pittsburgh Pirates edit

Carle attended Scotts Valley High School in Scotts Valley, California and played college baseball at Cabrillo College and California State University, Long Beach. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the tenth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He signed and made his professional debut with the Jamestown Jammers and spent the whole season there, going 1–0 with a 2.15 ERA in 50.1 innings.[2] In 2014, he played for the West Virginia Power and Bradenton Marauders where he compiled a 4–8 record and 3.67 ERA in 27 games (23 starts).[3][4]

Colorado Rockies edit

On November 11, 2014, Carle was traded to the Colorado Rockies for Rob Scahill.[5] He spent the 2015 season with the New Britain Rock Cats where he was 14–7 with a 3.48 ERA in 26 starts. He also pitched in one game for the Albuquerque Isotopes at the beginning of the season.[6] In 2016, he pitched for Albuquerque where he pitched to a 5–8 record and 5.42 ERA in 27 games (19 starts). The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[7][8]

Carle began 2017 with the Isotopes and debuted at the major league level on April 14, 2017.[9] He was sent back down three days later and recalled twice more on August 5 and September 5. In 36 games for the Isotopes he was 3–5 with a 5.37 ERA, and in four innings pitched for the Rockies, he compiled a 6.75 ERA.[10]

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint) edit

On January 4, 2018, Carle was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[11] He was designated for assignment on January 14, 2018.[12]

Atlanta Braves edit

On January 16, 2018, the Pirates traded Carle to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[13] Carle made the Opening Day roster,[14][15] and began the season in Atlanta's bullpen. He claimed his first major league victory on April 3, 2018, pitching 3+13 innings in relief of Julio Teherán.[16] Carle made the Braves' Opening Day roster for a second time in 2019.[17] While pitching against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 30, 2019, Carle hit Rhys Hoskins with a pitch, after the previous batter, Bryce Harper, had hit a home run.[18] Home plate umpire Rob Drake promptly ejected Carle from the game.[19][20] On July 24, 2019, Carle was designated for assignment.[21]

Texas Rangers edit

On July 25, 2019, Carle was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.[22][23] On August 23, Carle was designated for assignment.[24] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, where he finished the year. Carle did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[25] Carle was released by the Rangers organization on June 1, 2020.[26]

Cincinnati Reds edit

On February 11, 2021, Carle signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.[27] He was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats to begin the season. After posting a 3.45 ERA in 19 appearances, Carle exercised his contract option for free agency and was released on July 1.[28][29]

Seattle Mariners edit

On July 3, 2021, Carle signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.[30] He logged 2 scoreless innings in as many appearances with Tacoma before being released by the Mariners on July 14.[31]

Arizona Diamondbacks edit

On July 18, 2021, Carle signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[32] In six games for the Triple-A Reno Aces, Carle struggled to a 10.80 ERA with four strikeouts.[33] On August 9, Carle was released by the Diamondbacks.[34]

References edit

  1. ^ Seimas, Jim (April 16, 2017). "Airing It Out: Shane Carle's road to MLB fulfilling". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "2013 Jamestown Jammers Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "2014 West Virginia Power Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "2014 Bradenton Marauders Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Harding, Thomas (November 11, 2014). "Rockies trade for Minor League righty Shane Carle". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. ^ "2015 Albuquerque Isotopes Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "2016 Albuquerque Isotopes Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  8. ^ Saunders, Patrick (November 18, 2016). "Rockies promote five young pitchers to 40-man roster". Denver Post. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  9. ^ Seimas, Jim (April 14, 2017). "Santa Cruz's Shane Carle called up by the Colorado Rockies". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  10. ^ "Shane Carle Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  11. ^ Berry, Adam (January 4, 2018). "Pirates claim former 2013 Draft pick Carle". MLB.com. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  12. ^ Berry, Adam (January 14, 2018). "Bucs' Carle, Vielma designated for assignment". MLB.com. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  13. ^ Bowman, Mark (January 17, 2018). "Braves acquire righty Carle from Pirates". MLB.com. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  14. ^ Seimas, Jim (March 28, 2018). "Former Scotts Valley High teammates Robbie Erlin, Shane Carle ready for MLB's Opening Day". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  15. ^ "Braves announce 2018 Opening Day roster". Fox Sports South. March 29, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  16. ^ Bowman, Mark (April 4, 2018). "Braves showcase quality depth in win over Nats". MLB.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  17. ^ "Atlanta Braves officially set opening day roster". Albany Herald. March 28, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  18. ^ Frank, Martin (March 31, 2019). "Rhys Hoskins getting hit by pitch after Harper homer 'really pisses me off,' Phillies manager says". Delaware News Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  19. ^ Gelston, Dan (March 31, 2019). "Harper homers again to lead Phillies' sweep of Braves". Washington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  20. ^ "Phils' Kapler blows up at Braves for Hoskins HBP". ESPN.com. April 1, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  21. ^ Adams, Steve (July 24, 2019). "Braves Designate Shane Carle For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  22. ^ Sullivan, T.R. (July 25, 2019). "Gallo out at least 4 weeks after wrist surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  23. ^ "Rangers OF Joey Gallo has wrist surgery". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. July 25, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  24. ^ Todd, Jeff (August 23, 2019). "Rangers Designate Shane Carle". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  25. ^ Todd, Jeff (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  26. ^ "Shane Carle: Let go by Rangers". CBSSports.com. June 1, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  27. ^ Adams, Steve (February 11, 2021). "Reds Sign Shane Carle To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  28. ^ "2021 Louisville Bats Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  29. ^ "Historical Transactions Occurring on July 1". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  30. ^ Franco, Anthony (July 4, 2021). "Mariners Sign Shane Carle". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  31. ^ Adams, Steve (July 14, 2021). "Mariners Release Shane Carle". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  32. ^ "Diamondbacks' Shane Carle: Joins Snakes on MiLB deal". CBSSports.com. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  33. ^ "2021 Reno Aces Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  34. ^ "Diamondbacks' Shane Carle: Let go by Snakes". CBSSports.com. August 11, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2023.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)