Daniel Richard Schneemann (born January 23, 1997) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Daniel Schneemann | |
|---|---|
 Schneemann with the Cleveland Guardians in 2024 | |
| Cleveland Guardians – No. 10 | |
| Utility player | |
| Born: January 23, 1997 San Diego, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 2, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians | |
| MLB statistics (through May 21, 2026) | |
| Batting average | .217 |
| Home runs | 21 |
| Runs batted in | 82 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career
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Schneemann attended Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista, California where he played basketball and baseball.[1] He then played college baseball at Brigham Young University (BYU).[2] In 2017, he played collegiate summer baseball with the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League.[3]
Professional career
editSchneemann was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 33rd round, with the 1,003rd overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[4] 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.[5]
Schneemann did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] 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.[9]
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.[10] 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.[11]
After the 2025 season, Schneemann was selected as a Gold Glove finalist at the utility position, ultimately losing the award to Mauricio Dubon.[12]
Personal life
editSchneemann is married to Allie Hancock-Schneemann, an assistant softball coach at BYU.[13][14]. Schneemann is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[15]
References
edit- ↑ Drew, Jay (July 4, 2024). "Former BYU star Daniel Schneemann's improbable journey to the major leagues". Deseret News. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Payne, Jackson (March 26, 2024). "This BYU baseball alum is trying to break into MLB with Cleveland". Deseret News. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). Northwoods League. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ Bell, Mandy (May 19, 2024). "Daniel Schneemann showing power in Guardians' system". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Daniel Schneemann - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ↑ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Daniel Schneemann Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Daniel Schneemann Player Card". Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Daniel Schneemann - Baseball Stats". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ↑ Deeds, Nick (June 2, 2024). "Guardians Select Daniel Schneemann". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ↑ Bell, Mandy (June 2, 2024). "Daniel Schneemann hits 2-run double for first hit in MLB debut". MLB.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ McTaggart, Brian (November 3, 2025). "Mauricio Dubón wins 2025 AL Gold Glove Award". MLB.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Drew, Jay (July 3, 2024). "'I was never going to quit': How Daniel Schneemann finally made it from BYU to the big leagues six years after he was drafted". Deseret News. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Allie Hancock-Schneemann". byucougars.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ↑ Toone, Trent (October 3, 2025). "Highlights of Latter-day Saint athletes since April general conference". www.thechurchnews.com. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac