Xavier Neyens

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

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 only 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] As a senior in 2025, he hit .456 with eight home runs and 27 RBI.[6]

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.[7] He was committed to play college baseball at Oregon State University.[8]

Professional career

Neyens was a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[9][10] The Houston Astros selected him with the 21st overall pick in the draft.[11] He signed with Houston for a $4.12 million signing bonus on July 19, 2025.[12]

Neyens made his professional debut in 2026 with the Single-A Fayetteville Woodpeckers. He was announced to play in the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia.[13][14]

See also

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. ↑ "Meet the new crew: Washington-native Neyens takes in BP in Seattle". MLB.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  7. ↑ "MLB All-Star High School Home Run Derby will feature Mount Vernon star". KING 5. July 11, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Oregon State signee Xavier Neyens drafted by Astros". 247Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ Lantz, Shane (April 27, 2025). "The best hitter in this year's MLB draft just might play in Mount Vernon". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ Mayo, Jonathan (September 24, 2024). "Here are the top 20 high school prospects for the '25 Draft". MLB.com.
  11. ↑ McTaggart, Brian. "No. 21 pick Neyens hopes to help Astros keep wreaking AL West havoc". MLB.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ Franco, Anthony (July 19, 2025). "Astros Agree To Deal With First-Rounder Xavier Neyens". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ Kawahara, Matt (July 3, 2026). "Astros infield prospect Xavier Neyens added to All-Star Futures Game". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ Stecker, Brent (July 2, 2026). "Mount Vernon's Xavier Neyens added to MLB Futures Game". Seattle Sports. Archived from the original on July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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