Brett Schulze

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Position:
Pitcher
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 180
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Maple Grove, Minn.
High School:
Maple Grove

PRONUNCIATION

2019 | JUNIOR Pitched in 30 games out of the Gopher bullpen, the second-most appearances in program history as of 2019 · finished 5-1 with a 3.07 ERA in 41.0 innings, striking out 55 batters · concluded a streak of 14 decisions and 45 appearances without suffering a loss dating back to May 19, 2017 · collected a team-high nine saves, tied for six-most all-time by Gopher relievers · received Dugout Club Player of the Year Award. Game Highlights: Tossed 1.2 innings with three strikeouts in the season opener vs. Gonzaga on Feb. 15 · tossed 7.2 shutout innings in five-straight scoreless outings from March 2 through March 15 · struck out four in 2.1 scoreless innings at Pepperdine on March 19 · collected six strikeouts in 2.0 scoreless innings vs. Nebraska on March 29 · worked a season-long 5.1 innings, collecting nine strikeouts, in Minnesota’s 18-inning marathon victory vs. Ohio State on May 4 · ended the season with 4.0 shutout innings over his final five outings.

2018 SUMMER Competed for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks in the Cape Cod League · finished 1-3 with a 7.10 ERA in 11 games, striking out 15 in 19.0 innings and earning three saves · made one appearance in the postseason, striking out one in 2.0 shutout innings.

2018 | SOPHOMORE Appeared in 22 games out of the Minnesota bullpen · posted a 9-0 record and 2.09 ERA in 51.2 innings. Highlights: Tossed 4.0 shutout innings at Georgia Tech in the season opener on Feb. 16 … struck out four in 3.0 shutout innings against Chicago State on Feb. 24 · struck out a season-high five batters in 3.1 shutout innings against Michigan State on May 11 · made two appearances against No. 19 UCLA in the NCAA Regional, striking out five in 3.0 shutout innings.

2017 | FRESHMAN Made 14 starts in 15 appearances where he posted a 4-3 record • had a 5.50 ERA with 58 strikeouts while opponents had a .250 batting average against • was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week (5/8). Game Highlights: Made his collegiate debut at UC Irvine (2/19) in four innings of relief where he struck out three batters • struck out four batters and allowed two runs on one hit in his first career start vs Seattle U (2/25) • rand up five batters in 5.1 innings vs Missouri State (3/11) • tossed six scoreless inning with four strikeouts at Sacramento State (3/17) • struck out three batters in 5.2 innings at Michigan State (4/1) • recorded seven strikeouts while allowing one run on four hits vs Illinois (4/29) • tossed seven innings at Penn State (5/6) where he allowed one run on four hits and struck out eight batters • set a career high with nine strikeouts vs No. 10 Long Beach State (5/13) • struck out three batters in 3.1 innings vs Iowa (5/27) at the Big Ten Tournament.

HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Maple Grove High School in 2016 • played for Coach Darby Carlson • three time letter winner • was named to the All-State team in 2016 • three-time All-Northwest Suburban Conference honoree • was named All-City in 2016 • was named All-Area all four years • was selected to the Play Ball! Minnesota All-Star Series • has a 12-6 record over the last two seasons • entered the section playoffs with a 1-1 record along with a 1.91 ERA and 21 strikeouts • pitched eight innings in a section playoffs win where he struck out ten batters • struck out eight batters in a complete game win during the state tournament • graduated with honors.

PERSONAL Architecture major • son of Peggy Hogan and Dave Schulze • has three siblings, Kelsey (23), Jake (22) and Samantha (16) • lists taking a road trip to Ely, Minn. and winning the VFW state championship as his most memorable sports thrill • enjoys playing all sports including football and ping pong.