23
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Keaton
Neal
Spring Hill (HS) • KS
6' 2" • 187LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National
6' 2" • 187LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
17.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/24
75
Hard Hit %
2/18/24
98
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
367
Distance (max)
2/18/24
38
Sweet Spot %
2/18/24
6.69
60
2/18/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
94
INF Velo
2/18/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
92
Velocity (max)
9/29/23
88.1 - 88.8
Velo Range
2/20/23
2100
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
65.4 - 67.9
Velo Range
2/13/22
1530
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
65.2 - 68.2
Velo Range
2/13/22
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Slider
75.6 - 78.3
Velo Range
2/20/23
2222
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.76
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
367
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
352
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
37.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
367
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prime and Precision Scout Day
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
67.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
249
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Prime and Precision Scout Day
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2100
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1528
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2222
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2013
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1921
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1530
Prime and Precision Scout Day
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
88.1 - 88.8
Velo Range
87.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,201
Spin Rate (max)
2,100
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 78.3
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,326
Spin Rate (max)
2,222
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.8
Velocity (max)
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,528
Spin Rate (max)
1,528
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.6
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,127
Spin Rate (max)
2,013
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 68.2
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.1
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 67.9
Velo Range
1,660
Spin Rate (max)
1,530
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Game Performance
2024
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
2024
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.64
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.84
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Keaton Neal, Spring Hill (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Top infielder in Kansas' 2026 class. Top-60 prospect nationally.
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds. Athletic build with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, closed off stance. Hands high by head. Small leg lift, weight shifts back slightly. Hands away from body with forward move. Controlled violent swing. Advanced bat and hand speed. Barrel works uphill with intent to elevated and do damage. 74.2 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 367' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-94 mph. Strong, quick arm action. Longer arm swing. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Toolsy defender. Works with rhythm around and through the ball. Clean two-hand gather, funnels to body. Quick transfer. Comfortable on the move, strong range.
ATH: 6.69 runner in the 60. 27.50 max vertical.
One of two 2026 prospects on this list, Neal’s outing on Thursday night was one of the day’s biggest takeaways. Standing at a lanky, athletic 6-foot, 150-pounds, Neal sat at 83-84 mph with his fastball, firing an 86 mph max on his hardest bullet from an easy, low-effort operation. He showed some two-way potential at the plate as the weekend went on, particularly on Sunday when he juiced a loud triple into the right-center gap for Prime 27:17.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Follow in the 2026 class.
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Long, high-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic stance. Some pre-pitch rhythm in his hands. Controlled leg lift and toe-tap to even. Medium stride. Level swing path. Shows some feel for the barrel, using all fields. Gets extension at contact. Line-drives in BP.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: In the infield, displays quick footwork and soft hands, gathering the ball into his body. Clean exchanges with developing release.
Run: 4.76 runner home to first.
Arm Action: RH. Long 3/4 arm action, shows some arm speed.
FB: T78.8, 77.2-78.6 mph. Quick out the hand. Slight ASR for strikes. T2126, 2012 average rpm.
CB: 65.2-68.2 mph. Tight 10/4 shape, slurve action. Advanced pitch for his age. T2125, 1921 average rpm.
CH: 65.4-67.9 mph. Sink action around the zone. Developing feel. T1659, 1530 average rpm.