July 6, 2026 — EVERETT, WA: Everett AquaSox right-hander Colton Shaw has been named the Northwest League Pitcher of the Week following a dominant performance on Friday night against the Tri-City Dust Devils. This is the second time season that he has been named Pitcher of the Week.
Shaw turned in the best outing of his professional career, striking out a career-high 11 batters over six shutout innings while allowing just one hit. He did not allow a runner past second base as he helped lead the AquaSox to victory.
On the season, Shaw owns a 5–3 record with a 4.00 ERA while holding opposing hitters to a .235 batting average. He also leads the Northwest League with a 1.05 WHIP and ranks second in winning percentage at .625.
The 23-year-old was selected by Seattle in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Yale University. During his collegiate career, Shaw served as team captain and helped lead the Bulldogs to their first Ivy League regular-season championship since 2018. He also excelled in the classroom, earning CSC Academic All-District honors as a senior.
Previous 2026 AquaSox Player of the Week Winners
- Week 4 (April 20–26): Felnin Celesten
- Week 5 (April 27–May 3): Felnin Celesten
- Week 9 (May 25–31): Josh Caron
Previous 2026 AquaSox Pitcher of the Week Winners
- Week 4 (April 20–26): Colton Shaw
- Week 14 (June 30-July 5): Colton Shaw
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