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Home > Baseball Recruiting > Washington > Mercer Island, WA > Mercer Island High School > Alex Shanks

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Alex Shanks '18 Recruiting Profile

Mercer Island High SchoolMercer Island, WABaseball

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ClubBaden Baseball

Height6'1"

Weight185lbs

Age25

Primary PositionCenter Fielder

Secondary Position3rd Base

Dominant HandRight

60 Yard Dash6.9

Top Outfield Velocity79

Video

July 2016

July 2015

January 2015

Personal Statement

Alex has not added a personal statement yet.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
2 years
Varsity Starter
2 years
2015 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #21
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference, Captain
2014 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #21
Individual Awards
Silver Slugger, Honorable Mention All-Conference
Team Awards
State Champs

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
3 seasons
2016 Baden Baseball (18U Premier)
2015 Baden Baseball (18U Premier)
2014 Eastside Crimson (16U)

Coach References

Club Coach
Jason Grant
Club Coach
Jim Swofford
Club Coach
Luke Hagler
Travel / Club Coach
Kevin Miller
Travel / Club Coach
Don Maher
High School Head Coach
Dominic Woody

Events

Camp/Event
Baseball Northwest's 2016 Northwest Championship Tournament
8/11/16 to 8/14/16
Camp/Event
USA Baseball
8/21/15 to 8/23/15
16U National Team Identification Series
Camp/Event
Perfect Game Evoshield Classic
7/28/15 to 8/02/15
All Tournament Team

Training

Athletic Training Institute - Kirk Bradshaw
2 years

Additional Sports

Football
2 years
Freshman Team
Started at Wide Receiver, Running Back and Quarterback

Statistics

Statistic	2014 Varsity Team	2014 Eastside Crims
Avg.	.370	.410
GP/GS	10	21
AB	27	61
R	6	16
H	10	25
2B	3	2
3B	0	2
HR	0	0
RBI	6	17
SLG%	.481	.508
BB	4	9
HBP	0	2
SO	3	2
OB%	.452	.493
SB/Attempts	3	1.0
PO	4	23
Assists	1	0
Errors	1	0
Fielding %	.833	1.0
Team Record	21-7	20-5

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High School Information

High SchoolMercer Island High School

StateWashington

Phone(206) 236-3345

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?

Yes. Honors English Honors Physics Honors Chemistry Honors World History

Are you in AP/IB classes?

Awards and Activities

ActivitiesPast President of National League of Young Men, 3rd Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Young Life, Athletes For Kids Mentor