Career Stats & Highlights

Shane has enjoyed 10 years of playing professional baseball. Drafted by the San Diego Padres in 1996; Shane started his professional career on a high note. Earning MVP Honors and winning the Arizona League Championship, along with earning Topps Minor League Player of the year, and Topps Player of the Month for the month of August in which he batted .450, (45-100), 6 homeruns and 36 RBI's on his way to breaking single season RBI record. Drafted as a 3rd/1st basemen, he made the conversion to catcher finishing up in AA with the New York Yankees organization, being part of another championship season where they won the Eastern League.  After playing for seven seasons, Shane spent the next 4 years in the Army, stationed at Ft. Lewis and spending a year in Iraq.  After his enlistment, baseball was back in his life.  Shane started doing personal instruction to give players the development that is needed to succeed in the game of Baseball.  In 2008, Shane went back to play in The Golden Baseball League, and played the last three seasons in Chico, Ca, and for the Victoria Seals. Shane has been doing hitting and position specific instruction the last three years.  Shane specializes in hitting and catching lessons, and offers pitching and fielding lessons.

Professional Experience
Drafted by the San Diego Padres ‘96
10 years professional experience
2 championships-Arizona League’96, Eastern League ‘02
Arizona League MVP ‘96
Topps Minor League Player of the Month-August ’96
Topps Minor League Player of the Year ‘96
Howe Sportsdata International Star of Stars ‘96
Starter at 5 different positions in Pro Ball
 
College Experience
Green River Community College
2 time All NWAACC first team
Arizona Collegiate League Batting Champion
 
High School
3 Division titles                                                                          
1994 1st Team 2nd Base-1st Team All-State-Team Offensive Player of the Year 
1993 1st Team Pitcher, 2nd team Catcher, Hon. Men All-State Pitcher-Team MVP
1992 2nd Team pitcher, Hon. Men Utility- Coaches Award 

Career Stats
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