James Shields

Baseball Player

Birthday December 20, 1981

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace California

Age 42 years old

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About

Right-handed starting pitcher who began his career with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006 and was named to his first All-Star game in 2011. He was traded to the Kansas City Royals in 2013 and he helped the team reach the 2014 World Series. He then signed with the San Diego Padres in 2015.

Before Fame

He attended Louisiana State University on a full baseball scholarship and was named the 16th best high school prospect in 2000 by Baseball America.

Trivia

He and sports writer Bill Chastain wrote the 2011 book, "September Nights: Hunting the Beasts of the American League East."

Family Life

He married Ryane Barber in November 2007 in Kauai, Hawaii.

Associated With

He pitched alongside star pitcher David Price on the Rays.