Nick Schnell (six-foot-two, 190 pounds), center fielder from Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, was named the Indiana Baseball Player of the Year on Tuesday. Jonathan Mayo stated in his most recent mock draft on Wednesday: “The Sox have scouted Schnell heavily of late, and could be a backup plan.” Through 30 games, Schnell has slashed .541/.674/1.212 by batting .541 (46-for-85) with 15 HR, 4 triples, 36 RBI, 50 runs scored and 37 walks. He is also 19-for-20 in stolen bases and is considered solid defensively, with an excellent arm. Schnell is committed to the University of Louisville, which already has a very strong White Sox connection: Adam Engel, Zack Burdi, Lincoln Henzman, Kade McClure, Logan Taylor, and others.
2018 MLB Draft Profile: Nick Schnell
