The Babe is Back: Davis Schneider's Resurgence with the Toronto Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider has finally broken his long-standing slump, hitting two home runs in back-to-back games, including a pivotal two-run drive against the St. Louis Cardinals. This turnaround marks the end of a nearly three-month stretch where Schneider struggled to hit, with a batting average of .130. However, in recent games, he has shown significant improvement, including a .400 batting average and a 1.505 on-base plus slugging mark on the just-completed homestand.

Key Takeaways:

  • Schneider's resurgence began with a two-run triple against the New York Mets, his first RBIs in 24 games, and has continued with five more RBIs in four games.
  • The second-year player credits his hard work in the cages and with coaches, as well as maintaining a positive perspective, for his turnaround.
  • Schneider's struggles were reflective of a tough season for the Blue Jays, which allowed him to continue to gain big-league experience.
  • Despite a challenging season, Schneider has managed to maintain a good attitude and prioritize his well-being, including acknowledging family tragedy in 2020 when his older brother Steven passed away.
  • Schneider's teammates praise his unwavering dedication, with starting pitcher Chris Bassitt noting that Schneider is consistently the first one at the ballpark and always in a good mood.

Statistics:

  • Schneider has gone deep in back-to-back games, including a 413-foot two-run home run against the Cardinals.
  • He has driven in five more RBIs in four games since last Tuesday's triple.
  • Schneider's batting average is now .400, with a 1.505 on-base plus slugging mark on the just-completed homestand.
  • He has been open about his struggles and maintained a positive perspective throughout the season.
  • The Blue Jays finished a three-game sweep, with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Schneider's teammates have noticed his dedication, with Chris Bassitt saying Schneider is the first one at the ballpark every day.

Sources:

  • Toronto Star