John Schultz, LF

[emkayseven]

Discuss.
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5'11 195. not an "OF" but announced specifically as a LF
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B/T lefty
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JUNIOR (2010)
John Schultz had an outstanding season at the plate, batting .404...Schultz also recorded a perfect fielding percentage on the season...his 76 runs scored led the team and is a Pitt single-season record...had a team-high and school-record 56 walks on the year and held the best on-base percentage at .521...brought home a career-high five RBI against Duquesne on April 14...was named to the Big East Conference Weekly Honor Roll on March 22...hit a two-run walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth to knock off USF on May 20...was named to the All-Big East and ABCA/Rawlings All-East Region Second Teams.

SOPHOMORE (2009)
John Schultz was a staple in the Panther outfield in 2009...he was second on the team in starts with 46...took home an on-base percentage of .400 and slugged .468...went 3-for-6 with a homer and two RBIs against St. Bonaventure on March 7...drew a team high 24 walks on the year, best on the team...went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI at conference powerhouse South Florida...batted .341 with runners aboard...showed great hustle as he led the team in triples with three...crossed the plate second-most times on the team with 44 runs scored.

FRESHMAN (2008)
Schultz played in the outfield for all 34 games making 26 starts...batted .309 with 94 plate appearances, with 29 hits and 11 RBI on the season... eight multi-hit games on the year, including a career-high 4-for-5 performance against Duquesne on April 16 where he scored three times and drove in one run...had a career-high three RBI in a 1-for-3 performance against Georgetown on April 26...hit safely in seven of final eight games to end the 2008 season... .425 on base percentage ranked third highest on the team for the season...career-high seven putouts in March 30 game against Louisville...finished season with 50 putouts, three assists and zero errors in the field...only player on the team to appear in at least 25 games and commit no errors.

HIGH SCHOOL
Schultz finished out his senior year with a .457 batting average...batted a career-high .518 as a sophomore...helped high school team to three county championship titles...three-time all-county selection...named 2007 Berks County Player of the Year...Selected first team all-state as a senior...was also captain of the Wilson High School golf team...a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society...named to National Dean's List and President's List for academic achievement.

http://buildg.cstv.com/sports/m-base...tz_john00.html
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apparently he used to have a blog on the Ping! Baseball website but it's been taken down. He does have a blog on another site: http://www.collegebaseballlineup.com/blogs/?author=15
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John Schultz added yet another record to his already impressive Pitt all-time
leaders list. On May 15, Schultz hit a double in the seventh inning to move him
into sole possession for the career doubles mark at Pitt with 52. Schultz already
holds the record for walks in a season, runs in a season, at-bats in a season, career
walks and career runs.

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...df/BigEast.pdf
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hard to get excited about a 34th rounder but between the walks, the doubles and the blog I'm diggin this pick

[Omar]

Perfect fielding percentage!

[emkayseven]

I told Festa I'm afraid to say this because it's a .ghey type comment but I'm hoping he's LoMo 2.0

[Omar]

I hope he isn't, because LoMo is a butcher in LF

[emkayseven]

well, as a natural LFer

[Emperor]

I told Festa I'm afraid to say this because it's a .ghey type comment but I'm hoping he's LoMo 2.0

Let's hope he's LoMo 2.0 at the plate at least.

[LocoMarlinFan]

Schultz, who hit .341 for Pitt, will sign with the Marlins and report to rookie ball in Florida. He was overlooked coming out of Wilson High School.

"I know baseball will end someday," he said. "I think going in with that mindset will help me. I will give my best shot, whether I have a one-year career or 10 years."

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt...#ixzz1OkcDNDjR

Love this pick!!!!!

Following Chester, Schultz was drafted in the 34th round with the 1,033 overall pick by the Florida Marlins. A four-year starter in the outfield, Schultz was a 2010 and 2011 all-BIG EAST Second Team Selection.

“Things were a little nerve-racking at first,” Schultz said after getting a call from the Marlins. “It’s a great honor and I look forward to continuing my career in this sport. I’m indebted forever to Pitt, the coaching staff, and especially Coach Jordano. It’s so great to see five guys on the team get drafted and it’s a testament to their hard work and dedication. I couldn’t be happier for everyone.”

In his final two seasons at Pitt, the West Lawn, Pa. native set five school records. In 2010, Schultz set the team record for runs scored (76) and walks (56). During his senior year, Schultz nabbed the top spot in three career categories, including walks (142), runs scored (184) and doubles (53).

Playing most of his collegiate career in left field, Schultz consistently ranked among the nation’s top outfielders in assists. This season alone, Schultz accumulated 10 outfield assists.

“John was one of the most efficient and productive players,” Jordano said of Schultz. “He deserves this opportunity and I know he will have a great pro career.”

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_741133.html

[MiamiHomer]

Signed and assigned to GCL marlins.

[CyggyMarlin]

As a graduate of Wilson West Lawn (Class of '90) and a diehard Marlins fan to boot, I'll be following John's career; hope he makes it to the show... Only two other Wilson graduates made it big in sports (Kerry Collins - also class of '90 and Chad Henne)

[emkayseven]

The long lost cyggymarlin!!!