PETERSBURG, VA – The Petersburg Generals have announced that a Marshall University Thundering Herd, Kevin Shackelford, will be added to the roster.  Shackelford, 6-5, 190, is a freshman catcher who resides in Charlotte, N.C.  In high school Kevin was named the Perfect Game Top Prospect. 

            This true freshman has seen some action behind the dish this season for the Thundering Herd.  Shackelford is playing behind a senior catcher for the Thundering Herd, and comes in as a defensive replacement in the late innings.

            Shackelford will be no stranger to another Generals catcher, Ben Heath from Penn State.  Shackelford and Heath have played together on the same travel team for the past three years.  These two guys will be playing together one more year as Shackelford and Heath suit up for the Generals this summer.  

“We are excited to have Shackelford on our roster this year.  He is a big player who can be a big target for our pitchers.  We have heard that Shackelford is a great defensive catcher who can block balls and has a strong arm,” said assistant coach Ryan Leary.  “Shackelford is a great addition to our roster who can provide solid defense behind the plate and could be an offensive threat at the plate.”

The Petersburg Generals are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league.  Celebrating its twelfth season, the Coastal Plain League features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats.  Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and host.  For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.  For more information on the Petersburg Generals please visit www.petersburgsports.com or call (804) 722-0141.