Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Gets call to big leagues
The Angels selected Schanuel's contract from Double-A Rocket City on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Just over a month ago, Schanuel was taken with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, so he'll be making quite the rapid ascent to the big leagues. Schanuel batted .370/.510/.493 with one home run, four doubles, 15 RBI and a 10:21 K:BB over 21 games across three levels in the minors to convince the Angels he was ready for his debut. The 21-year-old will likely take over as the Halos' regular first baseman, at least against right-handers, as they try to claw their way back into the playoff hunt. Schanuel also played some corner outfield in college, although he didn't see any action in the outfield in the minors. It's possible he could be used in the outfield on days that C.J. Cron (back) is at first base.
