Jacob Schmutz
Get to Know: Jacob Schmutz
Most amateur ballplayers have the vision that there will be a linear path to success. The reality is that often times it is more like an EKG with plenty of fluctuations along the way. Jacob Schmutz began his high school career at Patchogue-Medford as a right-handed pitcher and switch hitter. Just three years later, he’s at a new school (St. John the Baptist), doesn’t pitch, hits lefty and is a Division-I signee. Quite a bit of change. Schmutz, who is among the leading hitters in the Catholic League in a variety of categories, has put himself on the short list of top players on Long Island through hard work and resiliency. As of the time of this writing, he is batting .364 with a .517 OBP, .705 SLG (1.222 OPS) with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBIs, 12 runs scored, 12 w...
Game of the Week Powered by Ken Kortright State Farm: Jacob Schmutz Has Big Game, St. John the Baptist Wins 4-1
Final: St. John the Baptist 4, Holy Trinity 1 WP: Joseph Randello S: Ryan Audette Jacob Schmutz went 2-for-2 with a walk, HBP and RBI pic.twitter.com/K6Rx4Am4nc — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 2, 2025 The season is just a week old, but St. John the Baptist has already faced their share of adversity – losing their top two starting pitchers to injury that will have them on the shelf for much of the season. Good teams, however, can find a way to overcome injuries especially during the sprint of a high school season. “We’ve talked about adversity a lot, getting knocked down and getting back up, and it’s been part of our motto this year and the guys have done a great job of fighting through it and battling each game,” said head coach Ryan Dalton. On We...
St. John the Baptist Looking to Take Next Step In CHSAA
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Max Edelman Varsity baseball beat Kellenberg 6-5 in an elimination game. Aidan Casey earned the win striking out 6 over 4 2/3. Jacob Schmutz had the game winning 2 rbi double. Ethan Schmutz made a diving catch to end the game. They will play St. Dominic’s on Tuesday. Great team win! pic.twitter.com/XmXrBxdO9j — St. John the Baptist Cougars (@SJBDHSCougars) May 21, 2024 In the always competitive Catholic League, three separate teams lost at the hands of the St. John the Baptist Cougars during the 2024 playoffs. Head Coach Ryan Dalton, who is entering his third year in charge, looked back on what was a strong year for his program. “We were 13-11 overall and 11-11 in league play last season.” Dalton sa...
