Jack O'Neil: SS/3B, (2025) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 83 mph; had consistent footwork, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
2/26/23
Jack O'Neil: SS/2B, (2025) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a flat simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; had a natural exchange, athletic consistent footwork, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic developing movement laterally. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag.
2/20/22
Jack O'Neil: SS/2B, (2025) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-7, 140-pound lean athletic build. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (61.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up a few balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 74 mph; had soft developing hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing athletic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a short loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base.
Scout Evaluation
Jack O'Neil, Xaverian Brothers, 2025, MA
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity, average 71.9 mph. 61.4 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft developing hands, developing athletic footwork, clean natural exchange. Capable athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
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Jack O'Neil: SS/3B, (2025) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 83 mph; had consistent footwork, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Jack O'Neil: SS/2B, (2025) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a flat simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; had a natural exchange, athletic consistent footwork, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic developing movement laterally. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag.
Jack O'Neil: SS/2B, (2025) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-7, 140-pound lean athletic build. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (61.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up a few balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 74 mph; had soft developing hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing athletic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a short loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base.
Scout Evaluation
Jack O'Neil, Xaverian Brothers, 2025, MA
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity, average 71.9 mph. 61.4 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft developing hands, developing athletic footwork, clean natural exchange. Capable athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.