Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, SportsShaffer Receives Preseason First-Team All-America Accolades From Baseball America

Junior infielder Richie Shaffer was named a preseason first-team All-American (DH) by Baseball America on Monday.  The Charlotte, NC native was the only non-pitcher named to Baseball America's first team.  Shaffer led or tied for the 2011 team lead in games (63), runs (62), homers (13), RBIs (55), total bases (128), slugging percentage (.577), and walks (44). He also hit .315 with 15 doubles, two triples, and eight steals.