Historical Society of

Penns Grove, Carneys Point & Oldmans

Our Towns  •  Our History  •  Our Heritage

856-299-1556

48 West Main Street
Penns Grove, NJ

← Back to Famous People

From the Collections

Mike Shawaryn

October 19, 2026

Mike Shawaryn

Born in Carneys Point in 1994, Mike Shawaryn became a professional baseball pitcher. At the University of Maryland, he earned All-American honors and set school records for career wins and strikeouts. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2016, he made his Major League debut in June 2019, adding another local name to the area’s sports history.

← Back to Famous People

More from the Collection

View All People →

VISIT OUR MUSEUM

Open Sundays 1–3 PM
(seasonally)

Visits by appointment also possible.

Help Preserve Our History

Your support keeps these stories and artifacts safe for the next generation.