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The Recruiting Radar: '16 Sam Schneider, SS, Burnsville

September 23, 2015

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By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota
  

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The recruiting radar: '16 Sam Schneider, SS, Burnsville

Name: Sam Schneider
Position: SS
Grade: 2016
Height/Weight: 6-foot/ 185-pounds
High School: Burnsville
Ranking: 51st ranked player

Evaluation: Solid build. 7.04 runner. Schneider has leap-frogged himself into being one of the more attractive middle infield options in the state. Has consistently performed well in front of recruiters. Currently ranked #51 in the 2016 class; should see a considerable jump in the rankings. Aggressive swings at the plate with mid-pull approach. Routinely squares up baseball with authority. Shows strength to pull side of field. 89 mph exit velocity off tee. Has ok actions at shortstop; solid glove; decent range to both sides; and arm is quick and accurate to bag. 86 mph arm strength across.

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from?
SCHNEIDER: I’ve heard from UND, NDSU, University of S.t Louis, St. Cloud State, UMD, Augustana, St Thomas, and quite a few others.

PBR: Have you developed a relationship with any specific coaches?
SCHNEIDER: I met with Coach Olean from the University of St. Thomas and had a good conversation with him.

PBR: Have you taken any visits? If so, please describe each visit.
SCHNEIDER: I have visited the University of St. Thomas and met with Coach Olean. I really liked the campus and the school from an academic standpoint. Their baseball program does a very good job progressing their players and has had nothing but success in the past. 

PBR: Do you have any visits scheduled?
SCHNEIDER: I am currently working with UND, NDSU, University of St Louis, UMD, and SCSU to get visits nailed down for this fall.

PBR: Do you have any offers at this stage?
SCHNEIDER: I do not have any offers yet on the table, but there are a few that I’m hoping are getting close.

PBR: Do you have a timeline for your commitment?
SCHNEIDER: My hope is to find a school that is the best fit academically as well as for my baseball career. I would like to see this happen by the fall signing date.

PBR: Do you have a favorite at this stage? If so, who and why?
SCHNEIDER: I like all the schools I’ve talked to at this point, and am trying to narrow down who is the best fit for me as a student and as an athlete.   

PBR: What showcases or events have been most meaningful to your recruitment thus far?
SCHNEIDER: The PBR Top Prospect games in June has helped me to get a lot of exposure.

PBR: GPA/ACT/SAT?
SCHNEIDER: I have a 3.85 GPA and scored a 26 on the ACT.

 

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