Prep Baseball Report

FL Preseason All-State Spotlight: Danny Neri


Phil Kerber
PBR Florida/JUCO Wire



The Florida Preseason All-State has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Florida. Over the first two years there have been over 100 committed players in attendance and counting. This event is held for the top 2019s-2022s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage. 

We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today, we look at left-handed hitting C Danny Neri (Bishop Snyder, 2020). The Georgia Tech commit is ranked No. 62 in Florida and No. 365 Overall.

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Danny Neri

Class of 2020 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Bishop Snyder
    State: FL
  • Summer Team: LA Dodgers 2020 Scout Team
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
7.38
60-yard
2.10 - 2.15
Pop Time
79
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
7.47
Pop Time
2.25 - 2.3
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
83

Scouting Report

08/22/18- Georgia Tech recruit, the 6-foot-1, 170 pound left handed hitting catcher has a broad shoulder, projectable frame. Defensively, there is present tools with upside. There is some stiffness, but the hands work well. He has above average arm strength, with pop times ranging from 2.17-2..24 that will continue to improve as he cleans up he catch to release. Offensively, the bat is his best tool. He has long levers and present bat speed. He creates leverage and above average pull side power. There is bat to ball skill and power potential with a projectable frame and high offensive upside to follow.  

1/27/18- Georgia Tech recruit. 6-foot, 165 pounds, athletic build that will add strength and athleticism with time. Defensively, he uses the athleticism well behind the plate. He could improve on flexibility to get in a more consistent receiving position, but overall the toolset is there to be a solid defensive catcher. Offensively, he showed ability to use the big part of the field. Able to get ball in the air with regularity. Shows the ability to not only create leverage, but turn the barrel and show above average hit tool with power potential. A lot of tools to like and follow going forward.

07/26/17- Young, 5-foot-11, 165-pound catcher has a projectable athletic build. Worked well behind the plate receiving by keeping his body quiet. Showed a strong arm in the showcase with a 2.1-2.2 pop time and in the game by nabbing a base stealer at third. Transfer was clean but would occasionally stand up to high. Could work on flexibility to become quick and more mobile behind the plate. Offensively the left handed hitting catcher swings with good intent. Occasionally steep to the ball. Has ability to use all fields as he laced a line drive single to left in his game

01/21/17- Lanky 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, looks taller. Left handed hitting catcher. Pop times were 2.13-2.15 with a velocity of 76 mph. 81 mph on the exit velocity. Simple swing, good bat path. Found consistent barrel in batting practice. Also translated to the game with a nice opposite field single in game shooting a line drive into the left field gap. Very projectable and bat will continue to improve will added strength as the path works.



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