Tremendous discipline at the plate for a young player ... Great ability and knowledge of the game ... With his knack for getting on base, ended up securing the leadoff spot for the Bucs ... Great defensive instincts ... Earned a starting role as a true freshman ... Has a quick bat at the plate.
JUNIOR (2009): Was fifth on the team with a .354 batting average ... Started in 52 of 52 games played ... Led the team with 160 assists ... Earned 22 extra base hits ... Jacked four home runs and drove in 40 runners for the season ... Recorded 55 walks ... Led the team with 223 at bats ... Posted a .525 slugging percentage ... Earned First-Team All-SSC honors and Third-Team All-America honors.
SOPHOMORE (2008): Was first on the team in batting average (.398) and in runs scored (63)... Played and started in 51 games on the infield. Also showed a good eye at the plate, recording 53 walks, 22 more than the next closest player on the team. Did not hit into any double plays and also tallied 143 assists, the most on the team. Had an on-base percentage of .528 to also lead the team and the Sunshine State Conference. Third on the team in steals (12).Â
FRESHMAN (2007): Played in 55 games with 54 starts as a true freshman ... Recorded a .286 batting average with 53 hits and scored 53 runs ... Set a school record with 58 walks which led the team and the Sunshine State Conference ... Recorded eight doubles and 28 RBI with six stolen bases ... Led the team with a .453 on-base percentage.
HIGH SCHOOL:Â Played at Northeast High for coach Eric Wagman ... Four-year letterman for the Vikings ... Batted .370 with one home run, 11 doubles, 28 runs scored, and 32 RBI as a senior ... Recorded a .340 career batting average with 80 runs scored and 65 RBI ... Earned team MVP, Academic Player-of-the-Year, First-team All-County, Second-team All-Sun Belt ... Third-team All-State and Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors.
PERSONAL: Son of Rick and Robyn Shaw ... Has two siblings, Karey and Piper ... Majoring in biology (pre-pharmacy).
