Max Schuemann

Max Schuemann
Schuemann with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2021
New York Yankees – No. 30
Infielder / Outfielder
Born: (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997
Portage, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 2024, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Batting average.212
Home runs9
Runs batted in47
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Maxwell Carter Schuemann (born June 11, 1997) is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics / Athletics.

Amateur career

Schuemann attended Portage Northern High School in Portage, Michigan, where he played basketball and baseball.[1] In 2014, his junior year, he batted .490 with 33 runs batted in (RBI).[2] Schuemann went unselected in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at Eastern Michigan University where he played college baseball for the Eastern Michigan Eagles.[3] In 2018, his junior year, he batted .317 with four home runs, 30 RBI, and 24 stolen bases over 56 games.[4]

Professional career

Oakland Athletics / Athletics

The Oakland Athletics selected Schuemann in the 20th round (593rd overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] Schuemann signed with Oakland and made his professional debut with the Vermont Lake Monsters of the Low–A New York–Penn League, batting .195 over 45 games. In 2019, he played with the Beloit Snappers of the Single–A Midwest League with whom he hit .256 with three home runs, 35 RBI, and 25 steals over 94 games.[7]

Schuemann did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] He began the 2021 season with the Lansing Lugnuts of the High-A Central, with whom he set a franchise record with five stolen bases in one game.[9][10][11] He was promoted to the Midland RockHounds of the Double-A Central and the Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A West during the season.[12] Over 119 games between the three clubs, Schuemann slashed .271/.372/.388 with seven home runs, 42 RBI, and 52 stolen bases.[13] He returned to Midland to begin the 2022 season.[14] In mid-July, he was promoted to Las Vegas, but was assigned back to Midland shortly after.[15] Over ninety games between the two teams, he compiled a slash line of .274/.403/.422 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, and 24 stolen bases.[16] For the 2023 season, Schuemann played with both Midland and Las Vegas, batting .276 with ten home runs, 51 RBI, and 23 stolen bases over 116 games.[17] Schuemann was assigned to Las Vegas to begin the 2024 season.

Schuemann was selected to Oakland's roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time on April 11, 2024, following an injury to Brent Rooker.[18] He recorded his first MLB hit, a solo home run off Logan Allen, on April 20 at Progressive Field.[19] Schuemann appeared in 133 games for Oakland during his rookie campaign, slashing .220/.311/.308 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, and 14 stolen bases.[20]

Schuemann played in 101 games for the Athletics during the 2025 season, batting .197/.295/.273 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and seven stolen bases.[21] On February 6, 2026, Schuemann was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Andy Ibáñez.[22]

New York Yankees

On February 9, 2026, Schuemann was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for Luis Burgos.[23]

References

  1. ^ "High school basketball: Niles stumbles on road". South Bend Tribune. December 13, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Dacey, Justin (July 16, 2014). "2014 Kalamazoo Gazette Baseball Dream Team". mlive. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Dacey, Justin (August 7, 2014). "Portage Northern's Max Schuemann verbally commits to play baseball at Eastern Michigan". mlive. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Stoia, George (June 6, 2018). "2018 MLB draft: Tracking every player with Michigan ties". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Portage's Max Schuemann selected by Oakland A's in 20th round of MLB draft". WWMT. July 3, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Nothaft, Patrick (June 7, 2018). "Oakland A's select Portage Northern grad in 2018 MLB Draft". mlive. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Future Stars, Baseball, and New Promotions Highlight Snappers Fun-Filled 2019 Season". Oursports Central. September 5, 2019.
  8. ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Calloway, Brian (May 4, 2021). "Minor league baseball's return brings excitement for Lansing Lugnuts". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Calloway, Brian (June 21, 2021). "Lansing Lugnuts' Max Schuemann leads the minors in steals. Here's why". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Schuemann Sets Steals Record, Takes MiLB Lead, as Lugnuts Outrun Loons". OurSports Central. June 16, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  12. ^ Lockard, Melissa (September 20, 2021). "A's minor-league notebook: Max Schuemann among the bright spots; 39 prospects heading to instructs". The Athletic. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  13. ^ Lockard, Melissa (October 8, 2021). "A's 2021 minor-league All-Stars: Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, Nick Allen and more". The Athletic. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  14. ^ LeRoy, Oscar (April 7, 2022). "ROCKHOUNDS NOTEBOOK: Expectations are high for 2022 ballclub". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  15. ^ Becker, Jon (July 13, 2022). "Red-hot Pache among A's minor leaguers who could make an impact this season". The Mercury News. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  16. ^ "Max Schuemann Stats, Fantasy & News".
  17. ^ "Max Schuemann Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "Athletics' Max Schuemann: Added to roster". CBSSports.com. April 11, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  19. ^ "Schuemann's roller-coaster day ends with some career firsts". MLB.com. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  20. ^ "Max Schuemann 2024 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  21. ^ "Max Schuemann 2025 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  22. ^ "Athletics Designate Max Schuemann For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  23. ^ "A's Trade Max Schuemann To Yankees". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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