Dupee Shaw

Frederick Lander Shaw

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 8", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut June 18, 1883
• Final Game July 17, 1888
• Born May 31, 1859 in Charlestown, MA USA
• Died January 12, 1938 in Wakefield, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Frederick "Dupee" Shaw pitched six seasons in the major leagues, most notably going 30-33 in 1884. In addition to appearing 211 times as a pitcher, he was also in the outfield 37 times. He pitched in the National League and the Union Association, but not in the American Association.

The most similar pitcher is Hardie Henderson, who also pitched from 1883-88 and lost 121 games.

He was called either Dupee or Fred. His nickname was "the wizard", sometimes lengthened to "the wizard of the south-paw".

Notable Achievements

• 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1884 & 1885)
• 30 Wins Seasons: 1 (1884)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1883-1886)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1884-1886)
• 400 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
• 500 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
• 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1884)
• 300 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1884)
• 400 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1884)