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Richie Shaffer | Third Baseman

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (22) / 3/15/1991
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game USA reports that there is a deal between the Rays and first-round pick Richie Shaffer.
The deal isn't officially signed yet, but he's expected to get a bonus in the range of $1.7 million, which is right in line with the $1.725 million slot recommendation for the No. 25 overall pick. Shaffer was regarded as one of the top college bats in this year's draft class. While he's blocked by Evan Longoria at the big league level, some scouts believe he'll end up at first base or in right field. Fri, Jul 13, 2012 12:07:00 AM
Source: Kendall Rogers on Twitter

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Richie Shaffer - 3B - Rays

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays are nearing a deal with first-rounder Richie Shaffer.

Shaffer was selected 25th overall out of Clemson in last month's MLB Amateur Draft. The 21-year-old corner infielder has major power potential and should rise swiftly through the Rays' minor league system. The deadline to get deals struck is Friday at 5 p.m. ET.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 03:14:00 PM
Richie Shaffer - 3B - Rays

Rays selected Clemson 1B/3B Richie Shaffer with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2012 draft.

Perhaps this year's top college power bat, Shaffer can play either corner infield spot, but will likely be slated for first with Evan Longoria occupying the hot corner in Tampa. Shaffer has the athleticism to man right field if need be. A polished hitter with relatively few holes in his swing, there's a strong chance Shaffer will reach the big leagues.
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 09:44:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
2Wil Myers
DH1Luke Scott
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
6Chris Archer
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Alex Torres
9Josh Lueke
10Juan Carlos Oviedo
11Jeff Niemann