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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Worked to improve bat speed
Nolan Schanuel spent time this offseason on activities aimed at improving his bat speed, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Schanuel participated in drills that included swinging bats of different weights in an effort to develop more velocity in his swing. The first baseman ranked in the second percentile last season for bat speed, in the fourth percentile for hard-hit rate and in the seventh percentile for average exit velocity, all of which contributed to him hitting a modest 13 home runs with a .112 ISO over 606 plate appearances. Schanuel did exhibit some impressive metrics as a batter -- he ranked in the 96th percentile for whiff rate and in the 93rd percentile for squared-up rate -- so if he's successful in unleashing more power, his fantasy stock could get a significant bump.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Playing in spring opener
Nolan Schanuel (lower leg) is expected to be included in the Los Angeles Angels lineup for Saturday's Cactus League opener versus the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Schanuel missed the final four games of the 2024 season due to a bruised right lower leg, but the injury isn't believed to be anything that delayed his offseason workout program. The 23-year-old is projected to serve as the Angels' primary first baseman in 2025, but his lack of raw power renders him a low-end fantasy option at the position.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Sitting out again Sunday
Nolan Schanuel (leg) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers.The Los Angeles Angels will rest their ailing regulars in favor of some less proven prospects for the season finale. Niko Kavadas draws the start at first base in Schanuel's place.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Still out of lineup
Nolan Schanuel (leg) is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Schanuel will now be out for a third straight game due to a bruised right lower leg he sustained Wednesday against the White Sox. Niko Kavadas will start at first base and bat eighth.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Out again Friday
Nolan Schanuel (leg) isn't in the Los Angeles Angels' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Schanuel will sit down for the second game in a row after exiting Wednesday's game early with a bruised right lower leg. Niko Kavadas will fill in as Los Angeles' first baseman and bat eighth Friday.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Sitting out with leg bruise
Nolan Schanuel (leg) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.Schanuel departed Wednesday's contest when a foul ball off his right lower leg resulted in a painful contusion. He's considered day-to-day. Brandon Drury will fill in at first base for the Los Angeles Angels in Thursday's matinee.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Exits with leg bruise
Nolan Schanuel was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox due to a lower right leg contusion.Schanuel struck out swinging after fouling a ball off his leg during his lone at-bat in the top of the first inning, and he didn't take the field once the Los Angeles Angels went on defense to begin the bottom half of the frame. If he's unable to play in Thursday's series finale, Brandon Drury could be in line to pick up a start at first base.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Out of Sunday's lineup
Nolan Schanuel is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest in Houston, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.It looks to be a routine day of rest for Schanuel, who had started each of the previous 12 games. Brandon Drury will occupy first base for the Los Angeles Angels in the series finale.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Swipes bag, extends hitting streak
Nolan Schanuel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Houston.Schanuel walked in his first trip to the plate and eventually stole third base after advancing to second on a Brandon Drury single. The first baseman would later add a single of his own to lead off the sixth, extending his hitting streak to 10 games in the process. Schanuel is batting .388 (14-for-36) over that 10-game stretch with one homer, seven RBI and three runs scored.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Picks up ninth steal
Nolan Schanuel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox.Schanuel has made speed a part of his game late in the year, logging four steals during his active seven-game hitting streak. He stole a total of three bases over 51 contests after joining the professional ranks in the second half of 2023, but he's up to nine thefts over 139 games this year. The first baseman has added a .252/.344/.365 slash line, 51 RBI, 13 home runs and 59 runs scored in a near-everyday role.