Brian Schneider
| AB | 3165 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .247 |
| OBP | .32 |
| SLG | .369 |
| HR | 67 |
- Full name Brian Duncan Schneider
- Born 11/26/1976 in Jacksonville, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Northampton Area
- Debut 05/26/2000
- Drafted in the 5th round (143rd overall) by the Washington Nationals in 1995.
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Schneider made his big league debut in 2000, when he had three separate stints with Montreal. He didn't hit as well in Triple-A or the majors as he had in Double-A the year before, but he still projects as an offensive catcher with power potential. He has a compact swing, and as he continues to add strength and plate discipline, he should increase his power numbers. He has catlike agility behind the plate, with quick feet and outstanding receiving skills. Schneider has only average arm strength but compensates with accuracy and a quick release. He threw out 32 percent of the basestealers who tested him last season. Montreal's offseason trade for Fernando Tatis cemented Michael Barrett's future behind the plate and essentially cut off Schneider's chances of starting for the Expos. But he could make the big league club as his backup in 2001.
