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| | Year: | 2023
| | First: | Rich
| | Last: | Shefte
| | Home: | Bellevue
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Bellevue, UNO, Rich was proclaimed by many to be the best defensive shortstop in the history of UNO baseball, possessing a rocket arm, catlike movements, and quick hands. Shortstops aren't always great hitters, not so with Rich. He banged out a .447 career batting average for the Bob Gates' team and led in 5 offensive career categories. In 1978 he made the Alaskan League All-Star team, a top Collegiate Summer League. 1979 proved full of honors for Rich. He was named UNO athlete of the year, was First Team Division II All-American, and First Team McDonalds All-American. He was rewarded for his baseball skill by being selected in the 6th round of the 1979 Major League Draft by the Minnesota Twins. Rich then began a promising Professional Career with the Twins. Unfortunately, a potential Major League gig was lost due to injury. |
