Xavier Neyens

Xavier Neyens
Houston Astros
Third baseman
Born: (2006-10-29) October 29, 2006
Everett, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Xavier Neyens (born October 29, 2006) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Houston Astros organization.

Amateur career

Neyens attended Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Washington.[1] He played third base and was also a pitcher. He hit .422 with three home runs as a freshman in 2022 and was named the Northwest Conference MVP.[2] As a sophomore in 2023, he played in 14 games due to an injury and hit .405 with two home runs.[3] As a junior in 2024, he hit .455 with three home runs, 24 runs batted in (RBI) and 20 stolen bases and went 8–0 with a 1.26 earned run average (ERA) and 60 strikeouts as a pitcher. He was named the Washington Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and the Skagit Valley Herald Baseball Player of the Year.[4][5]

In July 2024, Neyens competed in the High School Home Run Derby which took place in between rounds at the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field.[6]

Professional career

Neyens was a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[7][8] He is committed to play college baseball at Oregon State University. The Houston Astros drafted Neyens with the 21st overall selection in the draft. He signed with Houston for a $4.12 million signing bonus on July 19, 2025.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Mount Vernon coach hails Xavier Neyens as best player in school's history". KING 5. May 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Benintendi, Connor J. (March 31, 2024). "Baseball star's love for the game keeps him climbing the national ranks". Cascadia Daily News.
  3. ^ Kramer, Joe (April 1, 2024). "Column: North Whatcom schools face 'once in a lifetime' ballplayer". Lynden Tribune.
  4. ^ "Mount Vernon High School baseball player earns state honor". Skagit Valley Herald. June 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Richardson, Vince (June 19, 2024). "Skagit Valley Herald Baseball Player of the Year: Xavier Neyens". Skagit Valley Herald.
  6. ^ "MLB All-Star High School Home Run Derby will feature Mount Vernon star". KING 5. July 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "The best hitter in this year's MLB draft just might play in Mount Vernon". The Seattle Times. April 27, 2025.
  8. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (September 24, 2024). "Here are the top 20 high school prospects for the '25 Draft". MLB.com.
  9. ^ "Astros Agree To Deal With First-Rounder Xavier Neyens". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
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