Schneider is regularly required to perform under pressure at the ballpark. This time, however, he was thrust into a high-stress situation away from baseball and did not think twice about performing a heroic act. He was simply in the right place at the right time.

The Princeton, New Jersey, native also revealed new information regarding the club’s celebratory home-run jacket, saying it might be time for a change. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but they intend to celebrate more accomplishments than just hitting round-trippers.

“It wouldn’t be surprising if it was something different this year,” said Schneider. “I think the overall message, whether it’s putting a jacket on or doing something in the dugout, [is] we want to celebrate more than just home runs.”

Schneider was named interim manager last season following Charlie Montoyo’s firing, becoming the 15th manager in franchise history. The 43-year-old led his team to a 46-28 record, finishing atop the American League wild-card standings before falling to the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in the opening round of the 2022 post-season.

The Blue Jays inked Schneider to a three-year contract extension over the off-season, which includes a 2026 club option.