Adam Shabala Season 2000

Adam Shabala, a transfer from Kiswaukee College, spent the 1999 and 2000 seasons with the Huskers. As a junior, Shabala batted .373 with 37 RBIs and 48 runs scored on the season. He hit even better in pressure situations, batting .457 with runners on base, .432 with two outs and .467 with runners in scoring position. Shabala also stole 28 bases on 31 attempts and drew a team-high 41 walks.

In his senior season, Shabala hit for an average of .338 with 33 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and 11 doubles. Shabala led the team with 60 walks and an on-base percentage of .496.

After spending six years in the minor leagues, Shabala became the 21st Husker to reach the Majors, as he was called up by the San Francisco Giants on June 16, 2005. He appeared in six games for the Giants, going 3-for-15 with four RBIs, including two in his Major League debut at Minnesota. Shabala was drafted by the Giants in the 10th round following his senior year at Nebraska.