Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 C/OF Alex Neeld (Archbishop Wood)
October 16, 2020
Alex Neeld
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 184 / POS: 31
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Archbishop WoodState: PA
- Summer Team: Zoom Baseball Academy
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Height: 5-11Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.39
60-yard
(08/18/20)
2.08 - 2.19
Pop Time
(08/18/20)
78
C Velo
(08/18/20)
95
Exit Velo
(08/18/20)
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/18/20)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/18/20)
240
Distance (avg)
(08/18/20)
363
Distance (max)
(08/18/20)
Hard Hit %
(08/18/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/18/20)
Line Drive %
(08/18/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/18/20)
Ground Ball %
(08/18/20)
PA Prospect Showcase (2021-2022)
Aug 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.2
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
363
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
(08/18/20)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/18/20)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
(08/18/20)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/18/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/18/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/18/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/18/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/18/20)
PA Prospect Showcase (2021-2022)
Aug 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
23.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
68.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Videos
(8/18/20)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2020 Northeast JUCO / Unsigned Senior Day | PA | 10/17 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
US Elite Scout Day | PA | 10/17 | Showers Field |
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Scouting Report
Stands 5-foot-11, 185-pounds with an strong, sturdy build. Ran a 7.39 60 yard dash which is above average for the position. At the plate he uses an open stance, strong legs, longer stride back to even on the pitch. Short path to the ball, barrel stays mostly level through contact, well above average speed (95 mph via Trackman), showed plenty raw juice to his pull side. Defensively, receives with soft hands, shows quick footwork, accurate throws to 2nd base (2.08 pop time), impressive 78 mph arm strength.
5-foot-11, 185-pound lean frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Began in an opened, tall stance with a smooth load, then used a long stride before his swing. Used an uphill swing plane. Was able to find some barrels during his round. Line drive approach. While catching, produced a pop time of 2.21-2.28, throw downs to second were maxed at 72 mph; had athletic footwork, sure hands and a quick exchange. Had a compact arm action and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.75.
7.1.18
Neeld has a lanky 5-foot-11, 165 pound frame. From the right side, Neeld had an exit velocity of 84 MPH which was one of the top at the event. Hands start at his right ear while his bat rests on his shoulder and is parallel to the ground. While loading, bat lifts to a 45 degree angle while hands move slightly back off his right shoulder. Neeld uses a foot lift and stride and generates torque from his hips to help generate power. Shoulders remain level throughout swing and follow through to create line drives throughout BP round. Defensively Neeld recorded pop times ranging from 2.16-2.30 with a velocity of 69 MPH. Neeld starts in the crouch with his right foot slightly staggered behind his left. His throwing hand slightly behind his glove hand to help allow for a quick transfer. Transfer occurs at the chest while hips work inline to 2B. Throws come from a high ¾ slot.