P A.J. Shepard #2
Age: 28 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
09/22/2031
OA: 20 POT: 20
P A.J. SHEPARD #2 - AGE: 28 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 35 40 35 45
Movement 50 50 45 50
Control 20 20 20 20
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 45 45
Curveball 40 40
Changeup 50 70
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 92-94 Mph
Stamina 70
Suggested Role Strictly BP
Type Groundball Pitcher
Hold Runners 55
Defense 30
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 20
Sacrifice Bunt: 50
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Shepard dogs it too often.
Low: Leader, Loyalty, Work Ethic
Birthday:02/06/2003
Born in:Chelmsford, MA
Nationality:American
Height:6' 2"
Weight:200 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:RETIRED
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:5 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2025, 16th Pick in Round 27
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2024 Total - 21 15 15 7 4 0 3.50 103.0 92 42 40 9 48 95 0 0 1.36 .283 3.92 1.5 100
2025 Total - 22 18 18 7 7 0 4.14 124.0 119 59 57 11 64 102 0 0 1.48 .294 4.30 1.3 100
2025 Arizona (AZL) - R 22 12 0 0 2 1 4.15 17.1 18 9 8 3 9 24 0 0 1.56 .357 4.86 -0.1 104
2026 Arizona (AZL) - R 23 14 14 3 5 0 3.90 62.1 61 30 27 7 28 48 0 0 1.43 .280 4.00 0.9 104
2027 Jackson - AA 24 17 17 1 2 0 5.90 71.2 82 50 47 11 51 50 0 0 1.86 .314 6.87 -0.9 76
2028 Hillsboro - A- 25 9 0 2 0 0 1.06 17.0 8 2 2 1 6 17 0 0 0.82 .179 3.63 0.1 347
2029 Hillsboro - A- 26 30 0 0 6 16 3.34 29.2 35 16 11 1 20 23 0 0 1.85 .351 4.73 -0.2 126
2030 Hillsboro - A- 27 16 16 1 5 0 4.38 74.0 67 38 36 5 49 67 0 0 1.57 .301 4.99 0.1 92
Total SL 17 17 1 2 0 5.90 71.2 82 50 47 11 51 50 0 0 1.86 .314 6.87 75.7
Total NWL 55 16 3 11 16 3.65 120.2 110 56 49 7 75 107 0 0 1.53 .301 4.73 110.7
Total AZL 26 14 3 7 1 3.95 79.2 79 39 35 10 37 72 0 0 1.46 .294 4.18 103.7
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (40); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 25 (25).
06/23/2025 Drafted in the 2025 first-year player draft (Round 27, Pick 16, 806th overall pick) by the Arizona Diamondbacks, out of college (North Carolina).
07/02/2025 Injured (Hamstring strain), out for 3-4 weeks.
08/20/2025 Injured (Strained hamstring), day-to-day for 3 weeks.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (35); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 20 (20).
09/26/2026 Wins the 2026 AZL Glove Wizard Award at P.
01/01/2027 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (35); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 20 (20).
01/01/2028 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (35); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 20 (20).
01/01/2029 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (45); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 20 (20).
01/01/2030 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (50); Movement: 45 (55); Control: 20 (20).
07/28/2030 Was selected to the 2030 Northwest League All-Star Game.
09/02/2030 Injured (torn rotator cuff),out for 13 months.
09/18/2030 Retired from professional baseball.
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