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4 Days Until the State Softball Announcement
Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Baseball - Idaho

Gatorade Player of the year

Cooper Schneidt

Shortstop
MOUNTAIN VIEW HS
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

.422

Batting Average

29

RBI

43

Runs Scored

15

Extra-Base Hits
“Cooper Schneidt is an absolute beast. I’ve watched him play for a couple years now and I’m more impressed each time. The kid is fearless at the plate, he covers every pitch (location) and his will to have a quality at-bat is impressive. It would be impressive to do what he does if he were a senior. To watch a sophomore do this is unreal.”
Christian Colonel
Head Coach - Highland High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 170-pound sophomore shortstop had led the Mavericks (23-10) within one win of a berth in the 6A state championship game this past season. Schneidt batted .422 with 29 RBI, 43 runs scored and 15 extra-base hits. He was the 6A Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year and was also named to the 6A postseason All-Tournament Team.

Academic Achievement

Schneidt has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Schneidt has volunteered locally as a peer tutor for special needs students. He has also donated his time as a youth baseball coach, offering individual lessons to young players.