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Jersey Number 7
Bradley Shaban
- Year:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Infield
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 187
- B/T:
- L/R
- Hometown:
- Midlothian, Va.
- High School:
- Cosby
Bio
Career Highs
Runs: 4, 2x, Hofstra 4/21/12
Hits: 4, 2x, Hofstra 3/13/11
RBIs: 5, Hofstra 3/12/11
Steals: 1, 17x, Northeastern 3/29/13
Hitting Streak: 6, 2/17/13-3/2/13
As a senior:
- JMU co-captain
- Finished fourth in JMU history with 36 career hit by pitches
- 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBIs and a home run in game two vs. Binghamton
- 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a triple in middle game of Hofstra series
- Multiple-hit game by going 2-for-4 with a double in middle game vs. W&M
- Consecutive two-hit games against Virginia and George Washington
- 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs against No. 1 North Carolina
- Pinch hit home run in Towson opener
- Consecutive two-hit games to open Delaware series, including two RBIs with a double and a home run
- Three hits, including his fourth home run of the season, and four RBIs while batting fifth in JMU’s CAA Tournament win over Delaware
- Continued hot tournament play with three more hits, an RBI and two runs in 20-19 loss to William and Mary
As a junior:
- Ranked third in the CAA in runners thrown out attempting to steal (17)
- During the 30-game CAA league schedule, ranked 10th for sacrifice bunts (5)
- Moved into fifth for career hit by pitches at JMU with 30 as well as seventh for season hit by pitches with 13
- Team captain
- JMU's hottest bat to start season, hitting .500 with .636 on-base percentage opening weekend at Coastal Carolina
- Single, walk, hit by pitch, two runs and two RBIs vs. Longwood
- Hit by pitch, sac fly, two runs, two RBIs and a single in Bucknell finale
- 3-for-5 with two runs and three RBIs in middle game vs. Lafayette
- Doubled and delivered the game-winning two-run homer in the ninth vs. Lafayette, JMU's first walk-off home run in two years
- 2-for-4 with a double, RBI and two runs scored in middle game vs. UNCW
- Two-run home run vs. Virginia Tech snapped 10-game homerless drought for JMU
- Went 2-for-4 in each game of the Northeastern series (6-for-12 total) with five RBI's
- Went 7-for-12 in Hofstra series with multiple hits in each game. Scored seven runs, drove in four with a double and two home runs while also drawing five walks
- 2-for-2 with two walks, a run and an RBI in Mason finale
- Consecutive two-hit games in VCU series
- Played in 47 games for the Wilmington Sharks in the Coastal Plains League during the summer of 2012, hitting .181 with 16 RBIs
As a sophomore:
- Recognized with team's Bulldog Award
- Ranked 86th in the nation for runs (55), 87th hit by pitches per game (0.27) and 42nd for total times hit by a pitch (16)
- Within the CAA, ranked fourth for runs scored (55), fifth hit by pitches (16), ninth plate appearances (262) and sixth assists (144)
- During 30 league games, ranked 14th on-base percentage (.426), ninth runs (26), 13th walks (15) and third hit by pitches (10)
- Placed sixth in JMU history for season hit by pitches with 16
- 3-for-6 in season opener vs. Bucknell while matching JMU record with eight plate appearances in the game
- 3-for-4 with career-high four runs vs. Le Moyne
- Career-high four hits with five RBIs and first career home run in Hofstra game two
- Second homer in as many games while going 4-for-4 in Hofstra finale
- Two hits with a two-run homer, three RBIs, two runs and a hit by pitch at Liberty
- Solo home run in second GSU game and a pair of doubles in the series finale
- 2-for-3 with two walks, three runs and an RBI in UNCG finale
- Four RBIs in Towson finale including a three-run home run, also hit by a pitch for the fourth straight game
- Played the 2011 summer with the New Bedford Bay Sox in the New England Collgeiate Baseball League. Shaban hit .195 with four doubles and led the team in stolen bases with 13.
As a freshman:
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete
- Finished his JMU debut season hitting .250 in 19 games
- Made collegiate debut against #12 Coastal Carolina
- Collected first JMU hit against Alcorn State
- Made it a three-game hitting streak with hits against Jacksonville and North Florida
- Added first RBI and a run scored against UNF
- Pinch ran and scored a run in Towson opener
- First career multiple-hit game with a two-run single and a sac fly at Radford
- Single and a run scored at Liberty
- Sacrifice fly in loss in Kennesaw finale.
- Played summer 2010 with Petersburg Generals
- Led the team in both games (50) and starts (44) while hitting .220 with team highs of 30 runs and 10 steals to go with six doubles and 26 walks
Before JMU:
- Played for Tim Lowery and the Cosby High School Titans
- Two time All Dominion District Utility, Under Armour All-American
- Senior year All Central Region, All Metro, Virginia High School Coaches Association State All Star game East Team MVP with a two-run homer and a triple in 9-2 victory
- High School MVP
- Junior year American Legion National Tournament All Star
- Participated in Commonwealth Games
- Cosby won 2009 Dominion District Tournament championship and 2008 District title while reaching state quarterfinals
- Played for American Legion Post 137 team that finished third in nation while winning Mid-Atlantic Region and Virginia state title.
Personal:
- Son of Janet and Ron Shaban
- Sport and recreation management major with a business minor
- Enjoys football, basketball, lifting, and fishing
- Brother Ronnie played baseball at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012, currently competing in their farm system
Getting to know Brad...
Why did you choose JMU
The great coaches, great education, and team reputation of winning
What's your current major:
Sport and recreation management with a business minor
If you didn't play baseball what other sport would you want to play
Football
Describe yourself in three words
Hardworking, caring, and determined
Biggest inspiration
My mom and dad
Favorite personal baseball memory
Winning the CAA Championship and playing in the UNC regional
Best advice you were ever given
Play every game like it's your last
Favorite part of being on a team
Working hard with these guys every day for a common goal
Personal saying or motto you try to live by
Work hard everyday
"People would be surprised to know that I..."
I play the Alto Sax
Biggest pet peeve
Having to rush
Any weird pre-game rituals
Extra stretching, tee work and front toss
Your Go-To outfit
Lacoste collared shirt, khaki shorts, Sperrys, and Ray Bans
Favorite place to eat on campus
E hall
Biggest fear
Sharks
Favorite Quote
No pain no profit
What do you enjoy doing other than playing baseball
Lifting, playing golf, and watching movies
Last movie you watched
The Hunger Games
"After college I see myself..."
Playing baseball
Pick One:
Baseball in the hot or cold weather: hot
Early bird or night owl: both
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi
Vanilla or Chocolate: vanilla
Gray, White, Gold, or Purple uniform: gold
Team Tell-All:
Most/Least Swag: Most- Coach Mac Least- Matt Tenaglia
Funniest: Cole McInturff
Hardest Worker: ColbyRoberts
Most Serious: Pat Arnold
Most likely to fall asleep on the bus: Aaron Hoover
Most likely to be eating: Matt Tenaglia
Best nickname on the team: Matt Tenaglia- Mayo
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