Aaron Schnurbusch
| AB | 514 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .257 |
| OBP | .356 |
| SLG | .403 |
| HR | 11 |
- Full name Aaron Schnurbusch
- Born 01/21/1994 in Eureka, MO
- Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Pittsburgh
- Drafted in the 28th round (836th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2016.
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Schnurbusch was a prolific two-way player in junior college before transferring to Pittsburgh in 2015. He continued to play the outfield and pitch as a junior, batting .274 and pitching sporadically. He dropped pitching as a senior in 2016 but batted just .241. White Sox area scout Justin Wechsler stayed on Schnurbusch, though, because he was intrigued by his athleticism and physical 6-foot-5 frame. He convinced the White Sox to work him out before the draft, and Schnurbusch, who bats and throws left, showed off plus raw power. His workout prompted Chicago to take a shot on him in the 28th round, and he signed for just $1,000. Schnurbusch hit .357/.471/.542 at Rookie-level Grand Junction in his debut. He led the Pioneer League with 47 walks while ranking third in the batting race. Schnurbusch made consistent hard contact in his debut, though detractors see his uppercut swing and inconsistent hip rotation as potential barriers to hitting for a high average. He is an above-average runner and projects best as a power-oriented right fielder. He will advance to low Class A Kannapolis to start 2017, and he could establish himself as a late-round steal.
