In our Then & Now series, we examine how Nebraska athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at Samuel Schroeder, a Creighton commit out of Grand Island Northwest.

Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below: 

Exit Velo: 88.3 (Jun 2023) ➡️ 101.4 (Jul 2025)
C Velo: 70 (Jun 2023) ➡️ 78 (Jul 2025)
60 Time: 7.19 (Feb 2023) ➡️ 6.65 (Jul 2025)