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Physical Description:
Athletic, medium frame. Some remaining projection.
Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm
slot starting on the first base side. High leg kick and
crossfire delivery. Quick arm.
Fastball:
92-94 mph. Tops out at 97 mph. Four-seam offering with sink when
down and ride when it's up. Showed premium bat-missing ability
with the pitch in college.
Slider: 83-86
mph. Tight rotation. Harder, gyro slider. Primary secondary
offering.
Changeup: 85-87 mph. Throws
sparingly. Work in progress.
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Career Notes: Had a standout
season in 2023 as Florida's closer, being named first team
All-SEC and then playing for Team USA in the summer. Pitched as
both a starter and reliever in 2024, beginning and ending the
season as the team's closer but working as the Friday night
starter in between. Was named to the Stillwater Regional
All-Tournament Team, helping lead Florida to the College World
Series. Began the 2025 season on the 60-day injured list with
forearm stiffness.
Summation: Likely will be
developed as a starter, but has a higher floor as a potential
bullpen arm. Intriguing fastball-slider combo could profile well
in a bullpen role. Development of changeup, curveball and
command will be keys to his chances to start. Checks a lot of
boxes the Red Sox look for, with a unique delivery with a low
release height and a fastball with solid traits and bat-missing
ability. Has also shown a curveball and cutter on occasion.
Note: This page will be
updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team
has seen the player in person.
Links
Red Sox select Brandon Neely with third-round pick (7.15.24) |
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