Drafted in the 21st round (639th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010.
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Shackelford was a catcher for two seasons at Marshall before converting to the mound and catching the eye of scouts. He made strides as a pitcher in 2013, especially after being promoted from high Class A Brevard County to Double-A Huntsville. Used to close games there, Shackelford blossomed and held opponents to a .217 average over 20 appearances. He threw his fastball in the 92-95 mph range and touched as high as 97, with a two-seamer that bore down in the strike zone and induced groundballs. His slider can be a swing-and-miss pitch, and the combination of the two power pitches makes Shackelford profile as a late-inning reliever in the majors. He's athletic with a clean delivery, but he release point can wander, causing his slider consistency. Shackelford throws on a solid downhill plane because of his 6-foot-5 height and continued his late-season success in the Arizona Fall League, striking out 13 in 12 innings. If he doesn't begin 2014 at Triple-A Nashville, he ought to arrive at that level during the season. Shackelford could see action in the Brewers bullpen before the season is out.
Career Transactions
Cincinnati Reds released RHP Kevin Shackelford.
Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Kevin Shackelford to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds recalled Kevin Shackelford from Louisville Bats.
Kevin Shackelford roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Kevin Shackelford to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Kevin Shackelford on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Kevin Shackelford on a rehab assignment to Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Kevin Shackelford on the 10-day disabled list. Right forearm strain.
Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Kevin Shackelford from Louisville Bats.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to International League All-Stars.
Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Kevin Shackelford to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of Kevin Shackelford from Louisville Bats.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent RHP Kevin Shackelford to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Kevin Shackelford elected free agency.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Louisville Bats from Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos activated RHP Kevin Shackelford from the 7-day disabled list.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos placed RHP Kevin Shackelford on the 7-day disabled list.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos activated RHP Kevin Shackelford from the 7-day disabled list.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos placed RHP Kevin Shackelford on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds traded RHP Jonathan Broxton to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Barrett Astin and RHP Kevin Shackelford.
Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Kevin Shackelford outright to Huntsville Stars.
Milwaukee Brewers designated RHP Kevin Shackelford for assignment.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Huntsville Stars from Brevard County Manatees.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Brevard County Manatees from Huntsville Stars.
Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of Kevin Shackelford from Huntsville Stars.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Kevin Shackelford to Huntsville Stars.
Kevin Shackelford assigned to Huntsville Stars from Brevard County Manatees.
Kevin Shackelford assigned to Brevard County Manatees from Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Kevin Shackelford roster status changed by Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers placed RHP Kevin Shackelford on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Kevin Shackelford assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Helena Brewers.
Kevin Shackelford assigned to Helena Brewers from AZL Brewers.
Kevin Shackelford assigned to AZL Brewers from Milwaukee Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers signed RHP Kevin Shackelford.
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