Scott Shuman Biography

Scott Shuman is an American former professional baseball pitcher and reality television personality who joined the cast of Netflix’s Love Is Blind Season 11. The Boston season introduces him as a 38-year-old retired professional baseball player looking for a lasting relationship in the pods.

Long before reality television, Shuman spent more than a decade playing professional baseball. The right-handed pitcher attended Tift County High School and Auburn University, was drafted twice and played in the Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants organizations, among others. He also competed professionally in independent and international baseball.

Who Is Scott Shuman?

Scott Shuman is a former professional baseball pitcher who competed professionally from 2009 into the early 2020s.

His full name is Rutherford Scott Shuman. He was born in Valdosta, Georgia, and grew up playing baseball at a level that attracted professional scouts while he was still in high school.

After his playing career, Shuman remained connected to athletics through baseball instruction, pitching development and strength and conditioning. In 2026, he entered a completely different environment when Netflix announced him as one of the singles participating in Love Is Blind: Boston.

Scott Shuman Age and Birthday

Scott was born on March 28, 1988, in Valdosta, Georgia. He is 38 years old during Love Is Blind Season 11 in 2026.

Scott Shuman Height and Weight

Scott stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, or approximately 190 cm.

His official professional baseball profile lists him at 205 pounds during his playing career.

High School Baseball Career

Scott attended Tift County High School in Tifton, Georgia. His pitching ability attracted professional attention before he entered college. The Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the 23rd round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of Tift County High School.

Rather than beginning his professional career immediately, Scott continued his development in college.

Auburn University

Scott attended Auburn University, where he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers.

He pitched for Auburn before receiving another opportunity in the MLB Draft in 2009. His college experience gave professional scouts several more years to evaluate his fastball and pitching potential.

The Tampa Bay Rays ultimately selected him in the 19th round of the 2009 MLB Draft with the 589th overall pick.

He signed with Tampa Bay and began his professional career that year.

Professional Baseball Career

Scott began his professional career with the Princeton Rays in 2009.

He developed primarily as a relief pitcher and moved through multiple levels of the minor leagues. His affiliated baseball career included time with organizations connected to the Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants, with teams including the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Charlotte Stone Crabs, Montgomery Biscuits and Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Scott’s ability to strike out hitters became one of the defining features of his pitching profile. During his minor-league career, official records credit him with 334 strikeouts in 217 innings.

His fastball was reported to sit in the low-to-mid 90s and could reach approximately 98 mph during his prospect years.

Was Scott Shuman an MLB Player?

Scott was a professional baseball player, but available official records do not show him appearing in a Major League Baseball regular-season game.

He was drafted by MLB organizations and played extensively in affiliated Minor League Baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays and Rule 5 Draft

Scott’s career also included movement between professional organizations.

In December 2013, the Toronto Blue Jays selected him in the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft after his time in the San Francisco Giants system.

He was later associated with the Buffalo Bisons before being released in March 2014. Scott continued playing professional baseball after leaving affiliated Minor League Baseball.

Independent and International Baseball

Scott’s career extended well beyond the traditional minor-league system.

He played for independent teams including the Bridgeport Bluefish, Wichita Wingnuts, Long Island Ducks, Lancaster Barnstormers and Chicago Dogs.

He also played internationally, with records connecting him to teams including the Melbourne Aces in Australia, Águilas de Mexicali in Mexico, Tigres de Aragua in Venezuela and Guerreros de Oaxaca in Mexico.

That lengthy career explains why Netflix describes him simply as a retired professional baseball player rather than tying his identity to one team.

Baseball Awards

Scott earned several honors during the later part of his professional career.

MLB records list him as an Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star in 2017 and 2018 while playing for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He was also recognized as an Atlantic League End-of-Season All-Star in 2021.

His professional baseball record extends through 2022, giving him well over a decade in the sport after being drafted by Tampa Bay in 2009.

Career After Baseball

After years as a pitcher, Scott remained involved with athletics.

He has worked in pitching instruction and athletic development and has pursued professional qualifications in strength and conditioning. His public professional profile identifies certifications connected to strength coaching and pitching technology.

Love Is Blind Season 11

Scott joined Season 11 of Love Is Blind, which takes the Netflix dating experiment to Boston and the wider New England area.

The season premieres on October 14, 2026, with 30 singles ranging in age from 28 to 40 entering the pods. Nick and Vanessa Lachey return as hosts.

Scott enters the experiment at 38 after spending much of his adult life around professional sports.

Netflix identifies his occupation as retired pro-baseball player.

What Is Scott Looking for on Love Is Blind?

Scott enters the pods looking for a serious relationship rather than someone who expects him to change his personality to make a relationship work.

His background also distinguishes him from many of the professionals entering the Boston pods. Years of professional sports meant frequent travel, different teams and an unconventional working life before his retirement from baseball.

Scott Shuman Quick Facts

• Full name: Rutherford Scott Shuman
• Known as: Scott Shuman
• Date of birth: March 28, 1988
• Age: 38 in 2026
• Birthplace: Valdosta, Georgia
• Height: 6 feet 3 inches
• Playing weight: 205 pounds
• High school: Tift County High School
• College: Auburn University
• Sport: Baseball
• Position: Pitcher
• Throws: Right
• Bats: Right
• 2006 draft: Milwaukee Brewers, 23rd round
• 2009 draft: Tampa Bay Rays, 19th round
• Known for: Professional baseball and Love Is Blind Season 11
• Love Is Blind location: Boston

Scott Shuman After Professional Baseball

Shuman enters Love Is Blind with a life story that is already unusually well documented for a new reality television contestant.