Daniel Schneemann

American baseball player (born 1997)

Baseball player

Daniel Schneemann
Schneemann with the Columbus Clippers in 2023
Cleveland Guardians – No. 10
Infielder
Born: (1997-01-23) January 23, 1997 (age 27) San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 2, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians
MLB statistics (through July 5, 2024)
Batting average	.258
Home runs	3
Runs batted in	12

Teams
Cleveland Guardians (2024–present)

Daniel Schneemann (born January 23, 1997) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Schneemann played college baseball at Brigham Young University (BYU).^[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 33rd round, with the 1,003rd overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.^[2] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Indians, hitting .206 in 41 games. Schneemann spent the 2019 campaign with the Single–A Lake County Captains, playing in 70 games and hitting .287/.366/.374 with two home runs and 30 RBI.^[3]

Schneemann did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4] He returned to action in 2021 with Lake County and the Double–A Akron RubberDucks. In 51 games for the two affiliates, Schneemann accumulated a .252/.315/.407 batting line with six home runs, 30 RBI, and nine stolen bases.^[5]

Schneemann spent the 2022 campaign with Akron, also receiving a late–season cup of coffee with the Triple–A Columbus Clippers. In 112 games for Akron, he batted .205/.286/.292 with six home runs, 38 RBI, and 20 stolen bases.^[6] Schneemann spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign with Columbus, playing in 114 games and slashing .267/.360/.437 with career–highs in home runs (16) and RBI (60) paired with 17 stolen bases.^[7]

Schneemann began the 2024 season with Triple–A Columbus, hitting .294/.428/.556 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI across 53 games. On June 2, 2024, Schneemann was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.^[8] In his debut, he hit a two–RBI double on the first pitch in his first major league at-bat against Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin.

References

^ "This BYU baseball alum is trying to break into MLB with Cleveland". Deseret News. March 26, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
^ "This Guardians prospect is showing surprising power". MLB.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
^ "Daniel Schneemann - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ "Daniel Schneemann Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ "Daniel Schneemann Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ "Daniel Schneemann - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ "Guardians Select Daniel Schneemann". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.