As a Freshman (2025)
- Played in 23 matches, appearing in 73 sets
- Recorded a pair of aces in his collegiate debut versus No. 5 Ball State (Jan. 10)
- Career-high 11 digs in his first start at libero against The Master's (Feb. 15)
- Career-best five assists versus UC Merced (Feb. 28)
USA Volleyball
- Spent time in Anaheim (2022, 2023), Colorado Springs (2023, 2024) and Florida (2023) with the National Team Development Program
Prior to Stanford
- A 2024 graduate of San Clemente High School
- Two-year letterwinner, captained his team as a senior
- CIF Division III finalists (2024)
- Two-time League MVP (2023, 2024)
- Three-time First Team All-League (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Scholar-Athlete Award (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Played for 949 Volleyball Club and Balboa Bay Volleyball Club
Personal
- Parents are Bradley and Megan Schmitt
- Has three siblings - Ava, Kierra and Micah
- Uncle, Craig Schmitt, played football at BYU
- Born in Phoenix
- Full name is Kai Robert Schmitt
Career Highs
| Statistic | Career High | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kills | -- | -- | -- |
| Attempts | 1 | at Menlo College | March 28, 2025 |
| Hitting Percentage | -- | -- | -- |
| Assists | 5 | vs. UC Merced | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Service Aces | 2 | vs. Ball State | Jan. 20, 2025 |
| Digs | 11 | vs. The Master's | Feb. 15, 2025 |
| Blocks | -- | -- | -- |