Shane Taylor Carle (born August 30, 1991) is an American former professional

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Carle attended Scotts Valley High School in

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and played

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and

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. He was drafted by the

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in the tenth round of the

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. He signed and made his professional debut with the

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and spent the whole season there, going 1–0 with a 2.15 ERA in 50.1 innings. In 2014, he played for the

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and

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where he compiled a 4–8 record and 3.67 ERA in 27 games (23 starts).

Colorado Rockies

On November 11, 2014, Carle was traded to the

for Rob Scahill. He spent the 2015 season with the

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where he was 14–7 with a 3.48 ERA in 26 starts. He also pitched in one game for the

Albuquerque Isotopes The Albuquerque Isotopes are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. They play home games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at an ...

at the beginning of the season. In 2016, he pitched for Albuquerque where he pitched to a 5–8 record and 5.42 ERA in 27 games (19 starts). The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season. Carle began 2017 with the Isotopes and debuted at the major league level on April 14, 2017. He was sent back down three days later and recalled twice more on August 5 and September 5. In 36 games for the Isotopes he was 3–5 with a 5.37 ERA, and in four innings pitched for the Rockies, he compiled a 6.75 ERA.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)

On January 4, 2018, Carle was claimed off waivers by the

. He was designated for assignment on January 14, 2018.

Atlanta Braves

On January 16, 2018, the Pirates traded Carle to the

for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Carle made the Opening Day roster, and began the season in Atlanta's bullpen. He claimed his first major league victory on April 3, 2018, pitching innings in relief of

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. Carle made the Braves' Opening Day roster for a second time in 2019. While pitching against the

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on March 30, 2019, Carle hit Rhys Hoskins with a pitch, after the previous batter,

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, had hit a home run. Home plate umpire

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promptly ejected Carle from the game. On July 24, 2019, Carle was

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Texas Rangers

On July 25, 2019, Carle was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. On August 23, Carle was designated for assignment. He was outrighted to the Triple-A

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, where he finished the year. Carle did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. Carle was released by the Rangers organization on June 1, 2020.

Cincinnati Reds

On February 11, 2021, Carle signed a minor league contract with the

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organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the season. After posting a 3.45 ERA in 19 appearances, Carle exercised his contract option for free agency and was released on July 1.

Seattle Mariners

On July 3, 2021, Carle signed a minor league contract with the

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organization and was assigned to the Triple-A

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. He logged 2 scoreless innings in as many appearances with Tacoma before being released by the Mariners on July 14.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 18, 2021, Carle signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In six games for the Triple-A

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, Carle struggled to a 10.80 ERA with four strikeouts. On August 9, Carle was released by the Diamondbacks.

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