Shaw started last season with his first full-season assignment in Single-A Dunedin. He quickly showed why he was one of the more talked-about young prospects in the Blue Jays system, slashing .253/.383/.418 in 62 games. He bopped seven home runs while also going a perfect nine for nine in stolen base attempts. Despite having an average to slightly-above-average speed, his stolen base success will be something worth monitoring as he works his way up the ranks.

The 20-year-old was promoted to High-A Vancouver in mid-July, getting the chance to play in a handful of games before an injury ended his season. Growing up as a Blue Jays fan, Shaw frequently attended games at Nat Bailey Stadium as a kid before getting the chance to play for the Canadians. He managed just three hits in 28 plate appearances, but inconsistent playing time and his injury make it easy not to worry too much about the sample size.

Shaw is right on track with where his development was expected to be heading into 2026. He is almost certainly ticketed for a return to Vancouver, where he’ll get the opportunity to play in front of friends and family while getting some extra marketing shine in the process. He’s likely to spend the majority of the year at the high-A level, but he could have a chance to get up to New Hampshire by season’s end.

Staying healthy for the duration of the campaign will be key for the Victorian this season, as he’ll try to eclipse the 100-game plateau for the first time in his young career. His first few years in pro ball paint the picture of a player who has gotten on base at an elite level, with some power to go along with it. It will be interesting to see if he can put up double-digit homers and steals this season, while maintaining his high walk rate.

Being able to fill in at second base as well as in the outfield increases Shaw’s chances of contributing at the Major League level one day. There’s still a chance he can develop into a starter, but he may also have the versatility to fall back as a utility option down the road. Although he was too young to be considered for this year’s World Baseball Classic, he’ll have a chance to be in the mix for Canada during the next iteration in the coming years.