As a freshman for the Red Storm, Schwindel played in 34 games (18 starts), while batting .427 with 11 runs batted in. Schwindel picked up his play as a sophomore for the Johnnie’s as he batted .326 through 54 games (47 starts), with four home runs and 30 runs batted in. Schwindel earned second team all-state honors his senior year of high school (2010).