The Book on Richie Shaffer
Prospect Info and Scouting Report
Richie Shaffer / 3B, TB
Born 3/15/1991
Charlotte,
NC,
USA
School: Clemson
Height 6-3
Weight 210
Bats/Throws R/R
558 | 2/18/2013
| R | A | AA | AAA | MiLB | MLB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total professional at-bats: .
One of the higher-upside hitters in the 2012 Draft, Tampa Bay's Richie Shaffer is a nominal third baseman who can not only play first, but also a corner outfield position, thanks to his powerful arm. A right-handed hitter, Shaffer has strong wrists that deliver real plus bat speed. He only logged 138 plate appearances at low-A Hudson Valley last year, but he looked good doing it: .308/.406/.487 with four dingers and a nice walk rate for a player whose strike zone judgment has been a question to date. His power potential high, so he's definitely worth keeping an eye on, even if he struggles a bit moving up the ladder.
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| Yr | Age | Lv | Lg | Tm | G | AB | R | H | HR | 3B | 2B | SB | CS | BB | K | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | ||
| 2012 | 21 | A- | NY-Penn | Hudson Val. | TB | 33 | 117 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 31 | .308 | .406 | .487 | .893 | |
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| Yr | Age | Lv | Lg | Tm | Posn | GP | Ch | PO | A | E | Fld | ||
| 2012 | 21 | A- | NY-Penn | Hudson Val. | TB | 3B | 24 | 55 | 14 | 37 | 4 | .927 | |
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