Terrance Darnell Shumpert (born August 16, 1966) is an American former professional

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. He played

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Collegiate career

As a three-year starter in the middle infield for coach Keith Madison's

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program, Shumpert earned All-America honors at second base in 1987. He was named first-team All-SEC in 1986 and 1987 and was a member of the SEC All-Tournament Team in 1987. As a sophomore in 1986, Shumpert hit .364 with 19 doubles, two triples, 10 homers and 37 RBI, stealing 28 bases. Shumpert had a dynamic junior season in 1987, hitting .376 with 19 doubles, four triples, nine homers and 32 stolen bases. His .374 average in 1987 ranks as the 11th-best mark in program history and he finished ranking sixth and eighth in the UK single-season stolen base record book.

Professional career

A second-round pick in the 1987 MLB Draft by the

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, Shumpert would make his

debut with the Kansas City Royals on May 1, . He last appeared in a Major League game during the 2003 season. Shumpert hit .252 during his MLB career in 854 games, with 49 homers, 223 RBI and 85 steals.

Personal life

Shumpert's son, Nick, a shortstop, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round of the

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. Nick chose to head to junior college and was drafted and signed by the Atlanta Braves in 2016 MLB draft. Nick is an American

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for the

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of the

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. Although it has been reported that

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is a nephew of Shumpert, they are actually first cousins once removed, as Shumpert is a first cousin to Betts' mother, Diana. In 2004, Shumpert worked extensively with Betts while playing in Tennessee for the

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."Mookie Betts Streaks Through Red Sox System", ''Boston Herald'', May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.

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