Overview

• Nolan Schanuel, a first baseman picked 11th overall in the draft, will likely start in the minor leagues but may be called up quickly given the Angels' strategy of fast-tracking prospects.
• Schanuel hit 19 home runs with a high walk rate and low strikeout rate this season at Florida Atlantic University.
• The Angels believe Schanuel's production improved significantly after an eye condition was diagnosed and corrected last year.
• The Angels are known for calling up draft picks aggressively and see Schanuel as a polished hitter who fits their model.
• Schanuel could start at first base but may also play outfield or be tested at other infield positions as he works his way up in the Angels system.