Davis Schneider

BIOGRAPHY

Davis Schneider was born on January 26, 1999, in Berlin, New Jersey. He is an infielder in Major League Baseball.

Selected in the 28th round in 2017 out of Eastern High School (Voorhees, N.J.), Schneider has earned every bit of playing time along the way. Given his Draft position and profile, though, that didn’t always come easily in his early years. Schneider opened in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2017 and Appalachian League in ’18 before getting a taste of short-season ball with Vancouver in 2019. There he showed a knack for reaching base and playing multiple positions along the way. 

Schneider brought along a bit more power in 2021, hitting nine home runs with a .812 OPS over 49 games spent mostly in High-A. In 2022, Schneider finally earned his way into everyday reps in High-A, Double-A, and eventually Triple-A, hitting a combined .253 with a .366 OBP and .457 slugging percentage, including 16 homers. Add in 17 stolen bases and a broad defensive profile, and Schneider simply found a way to impact the game. A favorite among the Blue Jays’ development staff for his hard work and commitment as he earned bigger roles, Schneider now demands playing time. 

It may not be a flashy brand of baseball, but Schneider has an advanced plate approach and knows how to get on base. There’s some legitimate pop in there too from his strong build. After 17 games at Triple-A in ’22, he’ll be tested by pitchers in a longer look at that level, where he’ll likely play second base, the corner outfield spots, and third. Even if there aren’t true standout tools here, you don’t have to squint too hard to see how Schneider could end up being a utility option for Toronto as a right-handed bat off the bench. 

In 2023, Schneider became the first player in MLB history with nine hits and two homeruns in their first three games.