Nolan Schanuel

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Los Angeles Angels · First Base

Age 246' 2" · 220 lbsBats Left

#292 Current

FBaseball Overview

This 24-year-old first baseman offers steady run production as the Angels' primary run-driver at his position, coming off a 2025 season that showcased moderate power potential with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs over a full slate of at-bats. Through early 2026, his power numbers have dipped noticeably to just 6 home runs in 252 appearances, suggesting he may still be establishing consistent production at the major league level. While stolen bases remain an unlikely contributor to his fantasy value, Schanuel's ability to accumulate runs and RBIs in the middle of the Angels' lineup keeps him relevant as a complementary first base option in deeper leagues. The key risk is whether his early-season power drought represents a regression or simply normal variance, making him a high-variance pickup worth monitoring as the season develops.

News Updates

Nolan Schanuel exits with right side soreness
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from Thursday's game against Houston due to right side soreness. The injury occurred during the Angels' dominant 18-3 victory over the Astros. Schanuel's status for upcoming games remains uncertain pending further evaluation.
Aug 21, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	Los Angeles Angels	29	132	109	.275	1	6	19	0	19	.402	.330	.732
2024	Los Angeles Angels	147	607	519	.250	13	54	62	10	103	.343	.362	.705
2025	Los Angeles Angels	132	564	488	.264	12	53	64	5	71	.353	.389	.742
2026	Los Angeles Angels	107	446	392	.276	7	49	43	1	58	.351	.385	.736
Career	Totals	415	1749	1508	.263	33	162	188	16	251	.353	.375	.728

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	3 teams▼	22	97	74	.365	1	15	20	2	10	.505	.486	.991
2025	Salt Lake Bees	2	8	8	.500	0	0	3	0	3	.500	.625	1.125
2026	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	1	5	4	.250	0	1	0	0	1	.200	.500	.700
Career	Totals	25	110	86	.372	1	16	23	2	14	.491	.500	.991

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg87.4 mph

Max EV106.6 mph

Launch Angle12.2°

Barrel %2.4%

K %13.0%

Hard Hit %32.9%

Sprint Speed25.7 ft/s

Bat Speed68.1 mph

Whiff %16.4%

Chase %27.2%

xBA0.286

xSLG0.389

xwOBA0.334

GB%43.5%

FB%21.5%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2023

Los Angeles Angels

132

109

.275

.402

.330

.732

2024

Los Angeles Angels

147

607

519

.250

103

.343

.362

.705

2025

Los Angeles Angels

132

564

488

.264

.353

.389

.742

2026

Los Angeles Angels

107

446

392

.276

.351

.385

.736

Career

Totals

415

1749

1508

.263

162

188

251

.353

.375

.728

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2023

3 teams▼

.365

.505

.486

.991

2025

Salt Lake Bees

.500

.625

1.125

2026

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

.250

.200

.500

.700

Career

Totals

110

.372

.491

.500

.991