Nolan Schanuel, a first baseman, experienced a rapid ascent to the major leagues. After being selected as the 11th overall pick from Florida Atlantic in the previous year’s draft, Schanuel only participated in 22 minor league games before receiving a call-up from the Angels on August 18.
His initial experience in the major leagues proved to be highly satisfying. Throughout the 29 games he played, Schanuel successfully reached base in every single one, showcasing exceptional plate discipline with an impressive on-base percentage of .402. Additionally, he achieved a batting average of .275 and hit one home run.