2025 MLB Draft Profile: Xavier Neyens

[Hector Rodriguez]

Could the powerful, left-handed-hitting third baseman be the Marlins' first-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft? 

Overview

Position: 3B

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 200 pounds

School: Mount Vernon HS (WA)

Commitment: Oregon State

Xavier Neyens is a 6’4”, 200-pound third baseman who plays at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Washington. Neyens is one of the top hitting prospects in this draft class. He’s also among the best power hitters in the 2025 draft class.

On Perfect Game, Neyens is the second-ranked prospect and the top-ranked third baseman in the class of 2025. He’s also the #1 overall prospect in the state of Washington. Neyens has already signed up to play college baseball at Oregon State University.

Neyens has improved his swing and ability to use the whole field, but still has some work to do with making consistent contact. He uses his lower half very well, keeps his hands inside the ball, and constantly keeps his front shoulder closed, even on inside pitches.

Neyens played the first game of his senior season on March 11 and homered the following day.

Defensively, Neyens has plus arm strength that could keep him playing at third base. He’s a solid athlete who shows good footwork and soft hands. Neyens is a smooth defensive third baseman who looks very comfortable on defense. Some scouts are concerned that he’ll grow out of third base and would likely move to left field or right field.

 

Strengths

• Plus raw power
• Advantage approach at the plate
• Has improved his ability to drive the ball to all fields
• Sweet left-handed swing
• Added some loft to his swing
• Excellent arm strength

 

Weaknesses

• Showed some swing-and-miss over the summer
• There’s some risk he could end up being a corner outfielder
• Tends to chase at offspeed pitches out of the zone
• Below-average runner

 

Pro Comparison: Austin Riley

Projection: Top 20 pick

 

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Bottom Line

Xavier Neyens has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order type batter. The Evergreen State native has the hit and power tools to be a quality addition to the Marlins organization.

The Marlins will have the seventh overall in the 2025 MLB Draft after having one of the worst seasons in the franchise's history. The Fish need to add more power bats, especially at the lower levels of their farm system, and Neyens should be an option.

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