Juanita fireballer draws a crowd

Published 3:30 pm Saturday, March 10, 2018

Juanita High senior fireballer Jayson Schroeder unleashed his first pitches in competition during Saturday’s game against Eastlake High.

Schroeder, who has committed to the University of Washington, drew a large crowd behind the plate today of scouts and coaches wielding radar guns. At Eastlake High, they were packed in tight like fans at the front of the stage at a rock show.

Schroeder pitched the first three innings and Eastlake led, 1-0, going into the fourth. The Wolves won, 4-0.

Juanita coach Brian Shannon feels that Schroeder’s got one of the most overpowering fastballs in the state in the low- to mid-90s to go along with a good curve, slider and a changeup in the works.

“He’s a big strikeout guy and someone we’re counting on this year,” the coach said.

Look for the Reporter’s Eastside baseball/softball special section on March 23.