Andreas Plackis finishes his last season with the Missouri baseball team

May 8, 2012 | 7:53 p.m. CDT

Andreas Plackis, a redshirt junior on the Missouri baseball team, will give up his last year of eligibility to attend the medical school at the MU School of Medicine.

Andreas Plackis stands ready during the MU baseball game against Texas on Sunday. | Megan May

Andreas Plackis is congratulated by teammates during the MU baseball game against Texas on Sunday. | Megan May

Andreas Plackis stands on first base during the MU baseball game against Texas on Sunday. | Megan May