Jake Neely brings high-octane upside to Southern Miss’s mound mix
In the 2026 season, Southern Miss right-hander Jake Neely is the kind of arm teams bet on for ceiling: a 6-foot-4, 215-pound transfer with upper-90s velocity and a plus slider, plus a high-intensity profile that suggests real leverage upside if the command sharpens.[5][9] He’s still a work in progress after a rocky 2025 at Arizona State, where he logged 3.2 innings with six walks, but the raw stuff and frame are loud enough to make him an intriguing fit for a staff that can develop power arms.[1][5][15]
