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Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Cutter: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Snead pushed his fastball to 97 mph as a Wisconsin high schooler but battled the strike zone, so he went undrafted in 2022 and headed to Wichita State. He transferred to Tennessee in 2024 and led the national champions with six saves, earning one in the penultimate game of the College World Series finals and a hold in the clincher. He has remained in the bullpen as a junior but could get a chance to start in pro ball.

Snead owns one of the hottest fastballs in college baseball, usually dealing at 95-97 mph with the capability of reaching 101. His heater is more powerful than lively, featuring more sink than carry, so it can get whacked when he doesn't locate it well. His low-90s cutter has similar issues, and he has had more success retiring hitters this season with a much improved low-80s curveball.

Unusual for a pitcher who has worked primarily in relief, Snead has five offerings in his arsenal, though his mid-80s slider has regressed this spring and he doesn't have much trust in his low-90s changeup with mild fade. He uses a slingy delivery with a low three-quarters slot that doesn't prevent him from providing strikes but may limit him to no better than average command. If he can't develop the finesse to make it as a starter, he could be a late-inning reliever, especially if he can improve the movement profile on his fastball.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Cutter: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Snead pushed his fastball to 97 mph as a Wisconsin high schooler but battled the strike zone, so he went undrafted in 2022 and headed to Wichita State. He transferred to Tennessee in 2024 and led the national champions with six saves, earning one in the penultimate game of the Men's College World Series finals and a hold in the clincher. He remained in the bullpen as a junior but could get a chance to start in pro ball after joining the Angels as the pick they received after the third round as compensation for not signing 2024 draftee Ryan Prager.

Snead owned one of the hottest fastballs in college baseball, usually dealing at 95-97 mph with the capability of reaching 101. His heater is more powerful than lively, featuring more sink than carry, so it can get whacked when he doesn't locate it well. His low-90s cutter has similar issues, and he had more success retiring hitters this season with a much improved low-80s curveball.

Unusual for a pitcher who has worked primarily in relief, Snead has five offerings in his arsenal, though his mid-80s slider regressed this spring and he doesn't have much trust in his low-90s changeup with mild fade. He uses a slingy delivery with a low three-quarters slot that doesn't prevent him from providing strikes but may limit him to no better than average command. If he can't develop the finesse to make it as a starter, he could be a late-inning reliever, especially if he can improve the movement profile on his fastball.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	02/04/2026	Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster RHP Nate Snead to spring training.
	08/04/2025	ACL Angels activated RHP Nate Snead.
	07/16/2025	Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Nate Snead.
	07/16/2025	RHP Nate Snead assigned to ACL Angels.
	06/03/2025	RHP Nate Snead assigned to College Workout.
	02/21/2025	RHP Nate Snead assigned to Tennessee Volunteers.
	04/03/2024	RHP Nate Snead assigned to Cotuit Kettleers.
	02/06/2024	RHP Nate Snead assigned to Tennessee Volunteers.
	05/19/2023	RHP Nate Snead assigned to Wichita State Shockers.
	07/09/2022	RHP Nate Snead and assigned to College Workout.