Shane Elzer was a three-time All-AMCC choice and ABCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region selection for the Behrend baseball team from 2003-2006. A two-time Team MVP recipient, Elzer led the Lions to the AMCC and ECAC Championships in 2003 in his freshman year. His senior season, he tallied 56 hits and smacked the third-most doubles in a season with 18. Elzer was awarded the Behrend Male Athlete of the Year award and was named to the Academic All-District team in 2006.

There are a limited number of players who can be called a five-tool player. Elzer was just that, excelling at hitting for average, hitting for power, base running skills and speed, throwing and fielding abilities. He set the bar high for himself as a freshman, batting a .389 average, posting 25 RBIs and recording 13 extra-base hits including seven triples. Elzer immediately felt what it was like to win a championship, helping the Lions capture the AMCC and ECAC titles that year. 

As a sophomore, he was recognized as one of the greatest by his teammates and conference earning MVP and First Team All-AMCC. In Elzer’s 40 hits that season, he smacked eight triples to set the single-season record. He also added 25 RBIs, 10 doubles and two home runs to also earn him ABCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region honors. His offense statistics spoke volumes but Elzer also influenced the game with his defense. The outfielder only committed three errors in his four years and posted a perfect fielding percentage as a junior in 2005. Elzer was named an All-Conference second-team choice that year after batting .344 to go with 45 hits, 31 runs, 36 RBIs, seven doubles, four triples and two home runs. 

In 2006, Elzer was named one of Collegiate Baseball’s “Player to Watch” and proved why he deserved to be on that list. The outfielder led the team in nearly every offensive category. Elzer posted an astounding .406 batting average, knocked out 56 hits for 39 RBIs, 18 doubles and four triples. He was an All-AMCC first-team selection, Team MVP and Golden Glove winner, Behrend Male Athlete of the Year and was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team. 

The unique switch hitter finished his career with a .378 batting average, while holding the record for most triples in a season (8), career triples (23) and doubles (41).