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Clemson's Shaffer drafted by Rays

Posted: 06.04.2012 at 11:15 PM

Richie Shaffer (photo courtesy Clemson Athletics)

Shaffer is Clemson’s first first-round draft pick since Kyle Parker was taken by the Colorado Rockies in 2010. Shaffer also became the 15th first-round draft selection in Tiger history.

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