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3B/OF Xavier Neyens, Mount Vernon (WA)
It’s quite easy to start with Xavier Neyens on this list.
Many see Ethan Holliday as the country's consensus number-one overall prep
player, but Neyens is making a ton of noise to take his spot. We caught him at
the MLB All-Star High School Home Run Derby, where he launched absolute nukes
(with loaded bats for the record). It’s a beautiful left-handed swing and just
fun to watch him take hacks. As I mentioned, our Tyler Jennings was at the USA
Complex to catch 18u, and Neyens may have hit the longest wood bat HR from a
prep he’s ever seen. The ball went out at a 108 mph EV and went 440 feet. Those
are some absurd numbers from a prep bat. The tools outside of the power are
elite as well. It’s a very mature approach at the plate with a unique ability
to get barrel-to-ball. On top of that, he’s got a powerful arm, giving you the
hope he can stick at third. He’s committed to Oregon State, but another strong
spring, and he’ll likely be hearing his name called at the top of the MLB
Draft, possibly even 1.1.
Tyler Jennings
@TylerJennings24
Xavier Neyens just silenced everyone at the USA Complex.
108 EV/440 feet. Might have been the longest wood bat HR from
a prep I have ever seen.
Legitimate 1.1 case next summer.yler Jennings
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2024 National Showcase
Xavier Neyens is a 2025 3B/RHP, SS with a 6-4 205 lb. frame
from Mount Vernon, WA who attends Mount Vernon HS. Very strong, physical player
with significant strength and size with solid athleticism to boot. Primary
third baseman with a fuller arm action and accurate throws. Clean fielding out
in front and the actions to stick at the hot corner long term. Secondary
right-handed pitcher ran the fastball up to 94 mph. Fastball got up to 22"
of IVB and threw from the stretch only. Very good shape and fade to the
changeup. Left-handed hitter with a wide base, high hand set, and a high back
elbow. Excellent bat speed with the ability to generate power to all fields.
Monstrous in game home run to the opposite field gap that traveled over 400
feet at 104 off the bat. Highest level power hitter that can go out to any part
of the park. Great student. Verbal commitment to Oregon State. Selected to play
in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.
https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/xavier-neyens/40306
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The 6-foot-4, 205-pound junior shortstop, outfielder and
right-handed pitcher batted .455, scored 34 runs and compiled an OPS of 1.327
this past season, leading the Bulldogs (23-4-1) to a berth in the Class 3A
state championship game. Ranked as the nation’s No. 4 prospect in the Class of
2025 by Perfect Game, Neyens also produced a .615 on-base percentage and stole
16 bases. On the mound, he compiled a 5-0 record with a 0.47 ERA and 37
strikeouts against just five walks in 29.1 innings of work, holding opposing
hitters to a .163 batting average.
“I cannot think of any player I have seen in 27 years of high
school baseball more deserving than Xavier Neyens. He’s absolutely electric in
every facet of the game. He is the most talented kid I've seen in high school
baseball.”
Pat Swapp
Head Coach head coach at Anacortes High
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