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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Nate Snead, the 105th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels out of the University of Tennessee, delivered an outstanding performance on May 7, 2026, throwing six perfect innings for High-A Tri-City against Spokane. In his fifth professional start, Snead retired all 18 batters he faced on just 58 pitches (44 strikes), striking out six with excellent command and pitch execution. This was his first start extending into the sixth inning. Overall in 23.1 innings, he maintains a 3.86 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 28 strikeouts. Currently ranks 19th in the Angels' system.
Strengths
- + Six perfect innings with 18 consecutive outs
- + Exceptional efficiency: 58 pitches, 44 strikes
- + Six strikeouts with excellent command
- + Only one three-ball count in entire outing
- + Strong pitch execution across all offerings (cutter, curveball, fastball)
- + Dominant curveball ahead in the count
- + Effective cutter for getting ahead of batters
- + Consistent fastball velocity throughout
- + Nine groundball outs showing good movement
- + Composed demeanor, avoided scoreboard watching
- + First start of five+ innings in professional career
- + 2025 supplemental third-round draft pick from Tennessee
- + 28 strikeouts in 23.1 innings shows strong K rate
Weaknesses
- - Only fifth professional start - limited sample size
- - 3.86 ERA suggests some inconsistency in earlier outings
- - Ranks 19th in Angels' system - still developing prospect
- - Limited professional experience at High-A level
- - Early career stage with room for growth
About
Nate Snead is a rp for the Los Angeles Angels.
Player Overview
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Los Angeles Angels