proven bat, speed, and gap power for Virginia Tech
McNelly brings a built-in offensive résumé from Virginia Tech and her high school/travel-ball track record: she hit .513 with a 1.051 slugging percentage, 20 home runs, 19 doubles, and 72 RBI in high school, which signals real power and extra-base upside[1]. At Tech, she has also been used as a dependable pinch runner, appearing in 2024 and 2025 primarily for speed and situational value, which suggests she can help in multiple late-game roles[1]. She looks like a fit for teams that want athleticism, baserunning juice, and a player with proven run-producing instincts rather than just raw stat-padding[1][5].
