In a new installment of On and Off the Diamond, we highlight and recognize Defiance College Baseball's 2013 Senior Class. To kick off this new feature, we turn our attention to LHP Alex Schomaeker (Ottawa, OH/Ottawa-Glendorf). Alex, who is an Accounting major and is on target to graduate this spring - also has a younger brother, Travis, that plays basketball here at DC. Schomaeker has seen much success in between the lines for the Jacket Baseball program in recent years, ever since stepping on campus in the Fall of 2009.
This includes last year, when Alex racked up the second most saves in a single season for a Jacket Pitcher and also moved into second all-time on the career saves list. Alex followed up his 2011 campaign of 11 2/3 Innings Pitched, 10 Ks, 1-1 Win/Loss Record and an ERA of 5.40 with a stellar 2012 performance: 18 Innings Pitched, 13 Ks, 1-1 Win/Loss and a team leading ERA of 1.50. Alex has been a mainstay in the Jacket bullpen for the past two seasons and as the team's closer last year, he definitely does not shy away from the spotlight.
OAOTD: What is your best memory of DC in the past three years (On the Diamond)?
AS: Recording my first collegiate save - (March 27, 2012 v. Albion College)
OAOTD: What is your best memory of DC in the past three years (Off the Diamond)?
AS: The friendships I've made, just enjoying the four other baseball players I've lived with and all the great times we had.
OAOTD: Going into your final season, what is the biggest improvement you've made since freshman year?
AS: The ability to interact with my teammates and developing the drive to become a better player day in and day out.
OAOTD: What are your expectations for the 2013 season?
AS: That we will keep striding toward success and continue to lay the ground work just as the previous classes have.
OAOTD: After your time at DC is up, what do you plan to do?
AS: Become a Certified Public Accountant, after completing graduate school for either a Master in Business Administration or a Master in Accountancy.
OAOTD: What is one life lesson that being a Defiance College Baseball Player has taught you?
AS: The definition of character is doing what you are supposed to do when no one is watching.
*Stay tuned for future installments of On and Off the Diamond's Senior Spotlight throughout the fall, as OAOTD has five more players to bring to the forefront!
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