Richie Shaffer International League POW 060517 to 061117

Richie Shaffer of the Columbus Clippers was selected the International League Player of the Week for the span of June 5, 2017 through June 11, 2017. For the week he hit 12 for 29, .414/.443/.828 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB and 1 BB in 7 games.  This season the outfielder is hitting 57 for 210, .271/.365/.519 with 13 HR, 48 RBI, 31 R, 2 SB in 57 games. Columbus is the Triple A team of the Cleveland Indians.  He was originally drafted by the Rays with the 25th pick of the first round in 2012. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he hit .213/.310/.410 with 5 HR, 10 RBI, 16 R, 0 SB in 51 games. Shaffer turned 26 on March 15.