THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009
SPORTS
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"I was friends with one of KU's baseball players, and he told the coaches I had a strong interest in KU. He told the coaches to come watch me, and they did." Shaeffer said. "I got recruited after that game, and the excitement just hasn't stopped."
Shaeffer said if it wasn't for his coaches, he wouldn't be where he is today.
"While at KU, I was surrounded by good players who were my teammates," Shaefer said. "Then Coach gave me the opportunity to pitch on Friday nights which is a big deal."
While at the University, Shaeffer tossed the fifth no-hitter in team history. He was an All-Big 12 honorable mention, an academic all-conference selection and the first Jayhawk to tally multiple complete shut-outs in a season.
Ryan Graves, assistant coach, said Shaefter was one of the best players they've had. He said he also had one of the best work ethics.
"Shaeffer is fairly modest," Graves said. "However, he has a great command of the ball, and was able to put away hitters. Everyday he showed up for practice or games just excited to be there."
Shaeffer was drafted for the third
time a month ago by the New York Yankees, which prompted him to finally end his run with Kansas baseball. He signed with the Yankees two days later.
"Getting to play for KU is just as exciting as playing for the Yankees," Shaeffer said. "I have been drafted three times, and it is God's way of telling me to move on to the next level."
Shaeffer said he also received a good signing bonus from the Yankees, and although he wouldn't give out details, the amount offered helped cover his education. Shaeffer now plays for the Yankee's Minor League division, the Staten Island Yankees. He said he planned on returning to the University in the fall to continue his education. He said he would leave again in the spring to play for the Yankees, and would work to make it to the Yankee's Major League division.
After all of his accomplishments, Shaeker said he still saw himself as just another average guy.
"I am not the most eye-opening baseball player," Shaeffer said. "I have never been the best, but I believe in myself and have the motivation to work hard."
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