By Chris Fuller
PBR Kentucky

Name: Derek Schneider
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
High School: McCracken County
Position: C
Class: 2016
State Rank: 63
Position Rank: 6

Scouting Report

2/14/15, Preseason All-State Showcase  - 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.

Outlook


Schneider played a key role in McCracken County’s State Tournament appearance last season and will look to help lead the Mustangs to a third consecutive 1^st Region title in 2016. He is a strong presence behind the dish with solid catch-and-throw ability and has the potential to hit for some power at the next level.