Age: 23
Born: April 16, 1990
Washington Court House, OH
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Drafted: 9th round, 2011;
32nd round, 2008 by Boston
How Acquired: Draft
College: Kent State
High School: Washington Court House (OH)

Photo © Kelly O'Connor

Scouting Report: Left-handed corner infielder, with filled out frame. Not overly athletic. Displays strong plate discipline and advanced approach. Sweet spot for pitches down and in due to upward swing path. Average batspeed. Needs improvement covering outer third. Can be long with his swing, but stays back to hit inside of the ball. Gap-to-gap hitter. Solid-average power potential.  Strong pull power into right-centerfield gap. Plays both third and first base defensively. Not enough range and quickness to play third. Learning how to play first base. Shows skills to handle position, but feet are on the slow side.  Hands are not overly soft. Son of former major league pitcher Jeff Shaw. Previously drafted in the 32nd round in 2008 by the Red Sox, but elected to attend Kent State instead.  Excellent work ethic and makeup. Student of the game. Batspeed will be tested in upper levels. Ceiling of an average regular on a second division team.

Links
Q&A with Travis Shaw (7/21/11)
2012 Prospect Preview
2013 Prospect Preview
Scouting Scratch: Pitchers impress early (4.17.13)