Matthew James Shaw is an American professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025 and is recognized for his versatile defensive skills and strong offensive performance throughout his amateur and professional career.
Early Life
Matt Shaw was born on November 6, 2001, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in Brimfield, Massachusetts. He began his high school baseball career at Wilbraham & Monson Academy before transferring to Worcester Academy. Shaw was ranked as the ninth overall player and the third overall shortstop in Massachusetts during his prep years. After high school, he played summer collegiate baseball for the Worcester Bravehearts of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL).
Family Life
Public records and professional biographies for Matt Shaw primarily highlight his baseball career, offering little publicly disclosed information about his immediate family or personal relationships.
Career
Shaw attended the University of Maryland, where he excelled as a three-year starter. As a freshman, he was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team and continued to impress, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore and Big Ten Conference Player of the Year as a junior. He became Maryland’s all-time home run leader and won the Brooks Wallace Award after his junior season.Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round (13th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft, Shaw signed for $4.85 million. He quickly ascended through the minor leagues, splitting time between rookie, High-A, and Double-A in his first season. In 2024, he played for Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa, winning the Southern League Most Valuable Player Award. Shaw made his MLB debut in 2025, recording his first hit and home run early in the season.
Net Worth
Matt Shaw’s net worth is primarily derived from his MLB contract and signing bonus. He signed with the Chicago Cubs for a $4.85 million bonus in 2023, marking the basis of his current professional earnings. His ongoing MLB salary and potential endorsements contribute to his financial profile.