Angels select 1B Nolan Schanuel 11th overall in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft

[Hubs]

6 minutes ago, Jimmy Z said:

Yup, let's pick up the 26 best pick at 11... the Angels way

Trout was ranked around 50 in the prep rankings for 2009. 

[Deek]

Under valued bat at a position of need from a mid-major…. 
 

Sounds familiar… (see: Z. Neto)…

 

Wasn’t my first choice…. But Minisian has proven an ability to find value… and save $ for high-risk picks later…

[Chuck]

 

[Vladdy Issues]

3 minutes ago, Hubs said:

Trout was ranked around 50 in the prep rankings for 2009. 

No he wasn't... here's a couple quick google search of mock drafts from 2009

http://projectprospect.com/article/2009/05/24/2009-mlb-mock-draft/

projected to be picked 16th here

https://baseballdraftreport.com/2009/06/05/mock-draft-3-0/

projected to be picked 20th here

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2009

projected to be picked 26th here

 

[Chuck]

 

[Chuck]

 

[AngelsFanSince86]

I'm torn on this pick. Definitely need to fill 1B. This dude should be ready to contribute fairly soon. However, if he doesn't have a great/elite bat at the MLB level then this is a bust pick.

Solid hitting 1B are a dime a dozen so using a first round pick on one is a huge gamble unless you're positive his bat will be top of the lineup.

[mmc]

 

[Vladdy Issues]

Braves getting the player I wanted at 24th

[Angelsjunky]

I said I didn't want them to take a college low-ceiling, high-floor type, but I really like this pick. From what I'm reading, this is moderate plus ceiling, high-floor type who is already a major league hitter and looks much better than similar picks like Thaiss and Cron.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Reminds me a bit of Matt Olson. 

[Angelsjunky]

Or to put it another way, I think he IS high ceiling...as a hitter. But draft picks don't get called "high ceiling" unless they play premium defensive positions or are pitchers. When was the last time a 1B or corner outfielder was tracked in the top 5? (I'll research and check back)

He has the potential, it seems, to be a special hitter with great plate discipline and some pop. Maybe even a Freddie Freeman type. 

[bruin5]

22 minutes ago, Deek said:

Under valued bat at a position of need from a mid-major…. 
 

Sounds familiar… (see: Z. Neto)…

 

Wasn’t my first choice…. But Minisian has proven an ability to find value… and save $ for high-risk picks later…

This. You can’t build a productive farm system based on only college players. They should end up with extra slot money, allowing them to sign some high school talent. 
 

This is what you have to do in building a well rounded farm system.  

[Angelsjunky]

He's the highest drafted 1B since Andrew Vaughn was taken with the #3 pick by the White Sox in 2019. Vaughn has been OK but a bit disappointing to the White Sox, I'm guesing. But he's a different hitter, with no discipline.

[Chuck]

 

[Docwaukee]

Skinny John Kruk.  Probably has both his balls.  

[Erstad Grit]

Guys like Cron are easy to aquire.

Hope this kid is special

[Deek]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

 

I miss Ersty…

[AngelsLakersFan]

13 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Or to put it another way, I think he IS high ceiling...as a hitter. But draft picks don't get called "high ceiling" unless they play premium defensive positions or are pitchers. When was the last time a 1B or corner outfielder was tracked in the top 5? (I'll research and check back)

He has the potential, it seems, to be a special hitter with great plate discipline and some pop. Maybe even a Freddie Freeman type. 

I agree with this take. He has a high ceiling bat, which is pretty much a requirement for taking a 1B in the top half of the first round.

That said he does give me Matt Thaiss vibes, without the catching and a bit better hit tool.

[Second Base]

I wouldn't draft a first baseman in the first round unless he was TRULY something special with the bat. I thought Vaughn was, turns out I was wrong. I don't know enough about Schanuel to say one easy or the other. He's got better size and strength than Vaughn, Vaughn showed better bat speed and exit velos in college. Both walked a lot, but Schanuel a little more and with better contact. 

Vaughn never had time to develop because of the shutdown, and Schanuel is similarly looking at a short voyage to the majors. 

Ultimately, I think Vaughn ends up being a .270 25 HR hitter, as the end product. Schanuel, I'm thinking is going to be slightly better, at .280 and 25 HR. The difference here is that Vaughn hasn't been able to reach base in the majors. I think Schanuel will. 

Edited July 10, 2023 by Second Base

[Docwaukee]

The dude is gonna hit for average and get on base.  Hopefully the power translates.  If not then a bunch of doubles and line drives with a high barrel rate and a .380 obp.  I actually do like the Freeman comp for his ceiling.  

[Mark68]

I'm liking this pick. 1B is a position of need, he should move through the system very quickly. If he shows the same kind of power, hit tool and discipline in Huntsville next year, we'll see him in 2024 and for many years beyond that. 

[Deek]

2 minutes ago, Second Base said:

I wouldn't draft a first baseman in the first round unless he was TRULY something special with the bat. I thought Vaughn was, turns out I was wrong. 

Vaughn… 

 

Are you referencing Mo Vaughn…!?!?!?

 

Yeah… his bat was trash….

[jsnpritchett]

1 minute ago, Deek said:

Vaughn… 

 

Are you referencing Mo Vaughn…!?!?!?

 

Yeah… his bat was trash….

Andrew.

[Second Base]

4 minutes ago, Deek said:

Vaughn… 

 

Are you referencing Mo Vaughn…!?!?!?

 

Yeah… his bat was trash….

Andrew.