Shane Loux

Shane Alan Loux (born August 31, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and San Francisco Giants. He is currently the pitching coach of the Salt Lake Bees in the Angels organization.

Playing career High school Loux pitched for Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona, where he was named to the 1997 ABCA/Rawlings All-American Team. He was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the first pick of the second round (53rd overall) in the 1997 MLB draft, and signed for $390,000, forgoing a scholarship to play for Arizona State University.

Detroit Tigers He made his professional debut shortly after the draft at only 17 years of age for the Gulf Coast League Tigers. He made nine starts in 10 appearances, posting a 4–1 record with an 0.84 ERA in 43 innings. Loux progressed through the Tigers farm system and was named one of the organization's top 10 prospects each year from 1999 to 2001. In his first game back, he went two innings, not allowing a hit, but walking one batter.

In 2009, he appeared in 18 games, 6 starts for the Angels. He posted a record of 2–3 in 58.1 innings.

In October 2009, Loux was once again granted free agency.

Houston Astros Loux signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros.

He posted a 6–12 record in 20 games.

San Francisco Giants Loux signed a Minor League deal with the San Francisco Giants.

Loux pitched for the Triple A Fresno Grizzlies in 2011, posting an 8–12 record. Loux pitched a career high and league leading 179.1 innings with a SO/BB of 2.05 in 28 starts. On October 31, 2011, the Giants re-signed Loux.

In 2012, after posting a 1.41 ERA in 23 games in Triple A, Loux was called up by the Giants. In 25.1 innings, Loux had a 4.97 ERA for the Giants. He would land on the DL on June 29 with a neck strain.

In 2013, after posting a 4.09 ERA in 9 games for the Triple A Fresno Grizzlies, Loux announced via Twitter on July 11, 2013 that he would undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. His surgery was scheduled for July 12, 2013.

Sugar Land Skeeters Loux signed an Atlantic League deal with the Sugar Land Skeeters.

In 2015, after a successful rehabilitation from his second Tommy John surgery during the 2014 season, Loux signed to pitch for the Skeeters. After a very successful half season with Sugarland, he announced his retirement from baseball on July 10, 2015. In 13 starts 77 innings he went 4-3 with a 2.92 ERA with 25 strikeouts.

Coaching career Arizona Diamondbacks In 2017, Loux became a minor league pitching coach in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, coaching for the Missoula Osprey. Loux was named pitching coach of the Visalia Rawhide of the Diamondbacks organization in 2019. Loux was pitching coach for the Hillsboro Hops in 2021. He was the pitching coach for the Amarillo Sod Poodles in 2022. In 2023, he was named the Assistant Minor League Pitching Coordinator.

Los Angeles Angels On February 16, 2024, Loux was named pitching coach of the Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels' Triple-A affiliate.

Scouting report Loux was a sinkerballer (low to mid 90s), using the pitch more than half the time. His main secondary pitch was a cutter (mid 80s) along with a curveball and a changeup.

Personal Loux is married and has two children. He currently resides in Sylvania, Ohio.