Daniel Schneemann

Daniel Schneemann
Schneemann with the Cleveland Guardians in 2024
Cleveland Guardians – No. 10
Utility player
Born: (1997-01-23) January 23, 1997
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 2, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians
MLB statistics
(through July 23, 2026)
Batting average.209
Home runs23
Runs batted in91
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Daniel Richard Schneemann (born January 23, 1997) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur career

Daniel Schneemann at bat for the Columbus Clippers during a game at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio on May 17, 2024.
Brendan Donovan (left) with Daniel Schneemann (right), in St.Louis 2024.

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

Schneemann 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 Dubón.[12] On August 4, 2026, Schneemann, David Fry, and Kyle Manzardo were optioned to triple-A, Columbus Clippers, when the Guardians acquired Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels,[13][14] Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals,[15] and Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds.[16]

Personal life

Schneemann is married to Allie Hancock-Schneemann, an assistant softball coach at BYU.[17][18]. Schneemann is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[19]

References

  1. ↑ Drew, Jay (July 4, 2024). "Former BYU star Daniel Schneemann's improbable journey to the major leagues". Deseret News. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Payne, Jackson (March 26, 2024). "This BYU baseball alum is trying to break into MLB with Cleveland". Deseret News. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). Northwoods League. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ Bell, Mandy (May 19, 2024). "Daniel Schneemann showing power in Guardians' system". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Daniel Schneemann - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Daniel Schneemann Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Daniel Schneemann Player Card". Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Daniel Schneemann - Baseball Stats". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  10. ↑ Deeds, Nick (June 2, 2024). "Guardians Select Daniel Schneemann". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ Bell, Mandy (June 2, 2024). "Daniel Schneemann hits 2-run double for first hit in MLB debut". MLB.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ McTaggart, Brian (November 3, 2025). "Mauricio Dubón wins 2025 AL Gold Glove Award". MLB.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Stebbins, Tim (August 3, 2026). "Guardians get Jo Adell from Angels for catching prospect". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  14. ↑ Noga, Joe (August 3, 2026). "Guardians acquire Jo Adell from Angels in trade for catching prospect". Cleveland.com. Advance Publications. eISSN 2641-4058. OCLC 7742580. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ ESPN News Services (August 3, 2026). "Guardians trade for Nationals All-Star Foster Griffin". ESPN.com. ESPN, LLC. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ Noga, Jo (August 3, 2026). "Guardians make one last trade, get 1B Nathaniel Lowe from Reds for minor league pitcher". Cleveland.com. Advance Publications. eISSN 2641-4058. OCLC 7742580. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Allie Hancock-Schneemann". byucougars.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  19. ↑ Toone, Trent (October 3, 2025). "Highlights of Latter-day Saint athletes since April general conference". www.thechurchnews.com. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
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