BA Grade/Risk: 55/High

Track Record: Neto's freshman season at Campbell was limited by the coronavirus pandemic, but he broke out as a sophomore, batting .405 with a 1.234 OPS while logging a 3.43 ERA in 21 innings as a reliever. He carried that performance into the Cape Cod League, where he hit .304. He continued hitting his junior year, batting .407/.514/.769 to win his second consecutive Big South Conference player of the year award. The Angels made Neto the first first-rounder in Campbell history when they took him 13th overall in 2022 and signed him for an under-slot $3.5 million. Neto was aggressively assigned to High-A after signing and quickly hit his way to Double-A, where he batted .320/.382/.492 in 30 games.

Scouting Report: Neto has an unorthodox setup at the plate, beginning with a massive inward leg kick and his hands moving toward his lower half, but he makes it work. Neto is regularly on time and makes consistent contact from the right side with an uphill swing that allows him to drive the ball in the air with authority. Neto is an aggressive hitter focused on making contact, but he will draw the occasional walk and limits his strikeouts. A potentially plus hitter, Neto has just average raw power and modest exit velocities, but his ability to backspin the ball and solid bat speed give him a chance to approach 20 home runs at maturity. Neto is a good athlete with a plus, accurate arm in the infield. He has good footwork, hands, and instincts at shortstop, but he'll have to improve his focus and learn when to hold onto the ball rather than force ill-advised throws. He is an above-average runner who is aggressive on the basepaths.

The Future: Neto has a chance to be the Angels' long-term solution at shortstop and has the bat to be an above-average regular even if he moves positions. He could reach Anaheim as soon as 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 60. Power: 50. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60