While Nolan Schanuel is emerging as the Angels‘ biggest trade piece ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, his sister, Brianna Schanuel, is making waves on social media with her swimsuit snaps.
The Anaheim club’s first baseman and his sister were both raised in Florida, in Boynton Beach. Like her brother, Brianna also shares a deep connection with sports. She has been a standout youth softball and flag football player in the beach area where she grew up.
On Tuesday, the MLB star’s sister posted a series of fun pictures of herself in a black bikini alongside her two swimsuit-clad friends during an adventurous getaway to the Crab Islands. She styled her look with a chic pair of sunglasses on a wooden dock. Brianna also shared a hilarious moment of herself trying to balance upside down on a floater before taking a fall. In another, she was seen having a gala time on a tiny paddle board, sandwiched between her bikini-clad friends.
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“Just 4 friends, a paddle board & a dream of finding a funnel” – Nolan Schanuel’s sister Brianna’s Instagram caption read in one of the stories.
Why is Nolan Schanuel a name to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline? Everything you need to know
Although from the outside, Schanuel as the Angels’ key trade asset may seem absurd, with his above-average offensive dominance for three straight years, it is also arguably one of the most replaceable positions in baseball. However, there have also been players like Ben Rice, Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, and others who have made a name for themselves playing in this position.
Compared to Jake Bauers, Alec Burleson, and Kody Clemens, the Angels’ first-round pick has only managed 6 HRs as opposed to others who have already struck 15. The LA team might be on the lookout for a stronger offensive player in the middle of the lineup. Subsequently, teams like the Tigers and Diamondbacks might want to trade a few prospects in exchange for the Angels’ 1B.
Currently, Nolan Schanuel is batting .282 with 85 hits, comprised of 6 HRs and 35 RBIs so far this season.
Edited by Ahana Bhaumik
