"Schneider, like many of his teammates, rebounded nicely last year after a dreadful campaign in 2024. He hit 11 home runs with a .797 OPS (119+) in just 227 plate appearances. His 15.9% walk rate was the best on the team, albeit in a small sample size. This isn't to suggest his offensive game is perfect. Schneider only hit .234 with an expected batting average of .188, which implies some luck and negative regression."
"The Blue Jays will need to be creative to get Schneider's bat into the lineup moving forward. When setting their lineup against tough left-handed pitchers, the Blue Jays could consider sitting Andrés Giménez -who had a .495 OPS against southpaws in 2025-and having Ernie Clement play shortstop. This would open up second base for Schneider, who made 24 appearances there in 2025. He debuted as a second baseman and has shown he can handle the keystone."
Davis Schneider produced 11 home runs with a .797 OPS, a 15.9% walk rate, and a 127 wRC+ in 227 plate appearances in 2025 despite a low .234 batting average and .188 xBA. His playing time prospects for 2026 are limited because Anthony Santander, whom the Blue Jays signed for $92.5 million, is expected to play every day and likely occupy left field while George Springer serves as DH. The Blue Jays could create at-bats by moving Schneider into up-the-middle roles against left-handed pitchers, including second base if Ernie Clement shifts to shortstop. More likely options include using Schneider in a corner outfield mix with Santander.
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