Shane Opitz

Stetson University Athletics

Shane Opitz joined the Stetson baseball program in the summer of 2021, serving in the position of Volunteer Assistant Coach

Coaching Career

Prior to coming to Stetson, Opitz worked at the University of Arkansas was a graduate assistant for the Razorbacks, who spent most of the 2021 season ranked No. 1 in the nation
During his time with the Razorbacks he primarily worked with hitters, but also worked with infield and outfield development and base-running
Served as the volunteer assistant coach at the University of Northern Colorado during the 2019-20 academic year, coordinating camps and working with the development of hitters, infielders and overall base-running
While still an active player, worked as a camp coordinator for Khaos Baseball in Littleton, Colo.
Following the end of his playing career, he became head coach for USA Prime Baseball in Littleton, and position he has continued in, working to develop practice plans for 25 USA Prime teams

Playing Career

Was an 11th round selection of the Toronto Blue Jays out of Heritage High School in Littleton, Colo., in 2010 after being named the Colorado High School Player of the Year
Was a Louisville Slugger All-American and was committed to play college baseball at Nebraska before being selected in the draft
Worked his way through the Toronto organization all the way to AAA in 2017
Joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2018, playing that season at AAA in the Pacific Coast League
Posted a .254 career batting average in 640 career minor league games

Personal Information

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