Schaffner continues a trend this year with teams valuing contact hitters from the college ranks. He slashed .356/.467/.552 with six home runs, a 13.3 percent walk rate and a 9.4 percent strikeout rate in 68 games this spring for North Carolina. The lefty-hitting infielder played shortstop in college and has plus speed, but his fringe-average arm fits better at second base. Schaffner chipped in 26 steals on 29 attempts as a junior, so he can impact the game with his speed even if the power upside is questionable.
Schaffner continues a trend this year with teams valuing contact hitters from the college ranks. He slashed .356/.467/.552 with six home runs, a 13.3 percent walk rate and a 9.4 percent strikeout rate in 68 games this spring for North Carolina. The lefty-hitting infielder played shortstop in college and has plus speed, but his fringe-average arm fits better at second base. Schaffner chipped in 26 steals on 29 attempts as a junior, so he can impact the game with his speed even if the power upside is questionable.
Schaffner continues a trend this year with teams valuing contact hitters from the college ranks. He slashed .356/.467/.552 with six home runs, a 13.3 percent walk rate and a 9.4 percent strikeout rate in 68 games this spring for North Carolina. The lefty-hitting infielder played shortstop in college and has plus speed, but his fringe-average arm fits better at second base. Schaffner chipped in 26 steals on 29 attempts as a junior, so he can impact the game with his speed even if the power upside is questionable.