Army catcher Andy Neal brings defensive pedigree and power potential, but is still waiting for game action
Neal is a 5-foot-11 catcher from Grapevine, Texas, whose calling card is defense: Army lists him as a senior C, and his prep profile showed quick, accurate throws, pop times around 2.10-2.23, and a strong enough arm to hit 71 mph from behind the plate. He also showed sneaky pop with an 89 mph exit velocity and a rotational swing that hints at run-producing upside. The big caveat: Army’s roster notes he has not appeared in game action in 2024, 2025, or 2026, so the fit is more about projection, toughness, and catching tools than proven college production.[1][2]
