[1] After one year, he transferred to Stanford University,[2][3] and was selected by the California Angels in the 10th round of the 1968 MLB draft.

[5] He pitched in 134 minor league games (17 starts) compiling a win–loss record of 23–15 with a 3.57 earned run average (ERA).

[7] He pitched three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while recording one strikeout (that of catcher Dave Duncan).

[6][7] Shank left the game in the top of the eighth inning, when Chico Ruiz replaced him as a pinch hitter.

[7] Following his baseball career, Shank worked as a sales and marketing executive for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association for over 40 years.