Derek
Schneider

8/8/15 - Strong-framed 6-foot-2, 230-pound right handed hitter hits from an open stance and squares up with a short stride, has strength in swing with power potential, shows frame generated bat speed, took good round of BP showing gap power, 84 mph exit velocity (90 at previous event), ran 4.81 down the line, went 2-for-5 in game play with singles to CF and RF. Has a short high-3/4 release with solid transfer, 76 mph velocity with accurate throws, pop times ranged from 1.97-2.10, footwork stays online but has room to be quicker, solid receiver and blocker who handles pitchers well.

2/14/15 - 6-foot-2, 225-pound prospect with strong frame, right-handed hitter hits from an open stance with a short stride, maintains balance through finish, has present strength in swing, level swing with flat finish, shows flashes of power to the gaps, has ability to make hard contact to all fields, ran a 7.70 60-yard dash, 90 mph exit velocity was a big jump from previous event (81 mph). Defensively, has significantly improved footwork with a quicker transfer and release, 78 mph arm strength with very accurate throws to the bag, 1.91-2.00 pop times.

7/23/14 - 6-foot-2, 200-pound prospect with strong frame, ran a 7.58 60-yard dash with 81 mph tee exit velocity.  Hits from an open stance, squares front side with a short stride, good balance, line drive hitter with flashes of gap power, consistently squared the baseball in batting practice, shows the ability to use all fields, went 1-for-3 in game play with a single to right field.  Solid defensive catcher, feet show some quickness, good blocking skills, showed 78 mph arm strength room to improve pop times with more accurate throws to the bag, pop times ranged from 2.05-2.15.