Zane
Schneider

INF Zane Schneider (Lemont, 2027) has continued to impress our staff in recent looks, and this event was no different. Standing at a physical and projectable 6-foot-3, 195-pounds, the right-handed hitter had a loud round of BP, peaking at 97.4 mph off the bat (avg. 88.6 mph), using the whole field and showing bat speed (avg. 70.9 mph). Defensively, he has a reliable glove and an accurate arm across the diamond (T83 mph), profiling more at one of the corner spots at the next level.

Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 195 pounds. Long-levered, highly projectable, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, narrow, hands set below ear, simple stride, longer stride. Loose hands, flat path, easy jump off the barrel, bat speed, uses the whole field, creates loft on the ball. 70.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Medium arm circle, loose, high 3/4 slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, confident two-hand funnel into body, can make plays on the move, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.

3B Zane Schneider (Lemont, 2027) is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound infielder that flashed some juice in gameplay as well as in the showcase. Schneider sent a ball over the left-center fence in gameplay on Tuesday, the first of back to back home runs with Ty Springer. In the showcase, Schneider reached 98 mph on EV, averaged 92 mph with a max distance of 367’ and ran a 6.98 60-yard time. An impressive all around showing for the 2027 out of Lemont.

Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2.8, 189.8-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, some rhythm in hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, works back to even, utilizes strong lower half. Flat path, longer through the zone, has jump off the barrel, simple, creates backspin, easy. 74.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration. Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Low 3/4 arm action, easy
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct, range, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.69 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-4, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, medium leg kick stride. Flatter path with a tight turn, intent to elevate at times, worked up the middle and pull-side.  66.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Two hand quick gather out front, calm feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.75 Edge Score.

INF Zane Schneider (Lemont, 2027) is another loose-bodied athlete to follow from this event, listed at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds with long, upside levers. Schneider’s movement patterns at his size impressed on the infield, as he moved in control laterally and covered ground with long, easy strides. His glove played low to the ground and out front over his body, showing soft hands that funneled into a clean transfer to release. At the plate, Schneider worked uphill to contact with intent to elevate, favoring the pull-side during his round.

Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, small up/down leg lift. Simple, easy swing. Short to the ball, slightly uphill path, looks to elevate the baseball. 62.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet get around the baseball in rhythm, controls levers well on the move. Glove plays low to the ground and out in front of body. Soft hands, clean transfer to release.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Schneider was a run producer at the dish today for the Sparks. Out of the cleanup spot and playing first base, Schneider went 2-for-3 with three RBIs.

Schneider displayed a patient approach at the plate today for the Sparks, going 1-for-1 with two walks and an RBI out of the cleanup spot. Showed the ability to make intelligent swing decisions and not chase out of the zone.