• Full name Shawn Michael Armstrong
  • Born 09/11/1990 in New Bern, NC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School East Carolina
  • Debut 08/08/2015
  • Drafted in the 18th round (548th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2011 (signed for $325,000).
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    Scouts had hopes for East Carolina righthander Shawn Armstrong coming into the season, but he was inconsistent. He has a strong body at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds and a good arm, and he's at his best when he sits 91-92 mph down in the zone. He'll touch 94 and show a curveball and slider, with the former being a better pitch. He had made 18 appearances--six starts--going 3-1, 4.22 in 43 innings with 49 strikeouts and 21 walks.

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  • Rated Best Slider in the Cleveland Guardians in 2013

Career Transactions

  • Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Shawn Armstrong from the 60-day injured list.
  • Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Shawn Armstrong on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Shawn Armstrong on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Shawn Armstrong from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Neck tightness.
  • Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Neck tightness.

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