By Ron Jackson, Staff WriterUpdated 8:02 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2009
SPRINGBORO — James Sheltrown is headed to Akron University and ranks No. 20 on the Buckeye Scout list of Ohio’s top baseball players. Buckeye Scout is a highly respected scouting bureau.
“We like James because of his ability to play more than one position,” said Akron coach Pat Bangtson. “He’s a solid middle infielder and catcher. You don’t often find that combination. He’s a hard-nosed player who plays with a lot of enthusiasm. We’re excited about what he brings to the table for us.”
While attending a recent Cincinnati Reds-Houston Astros baseball game, the Springboro High School catcher fielded a few questions about the Panthers’ surprising season, his backstop abilities and his future.
Q What gets your adrenaline going — nailing a would-be base stealer or delivering a clutch RBI?
A It depends on the situation (and) what I want to do. If it means winning a game, the RBI means more.
