Drafted in the 16th round (495th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2019 (signed for $125,000).
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Scouts flocked to NAIA Hope International (Calif.) to see righthander Justin Friedman this spring and instead came away more impressed with McNeely, who often followed Friedman out of the bullpen. McNeely is a relief pitcher with a 6-foot-4 frame and compact, repeatable delivery with little effort. In 38 innings, he walked just five batters and collected 51 strikeouts. The righthander throws a fastball in the 91-93 mph range and an average slider. He is capable of closing or pitching in long relief.
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Scouts flocked to NAIA Hope International (Calif.) to see righthander Justin Friedman this spring and instead came away more impressed with McNeely, who often followed Friedman out of the bullpen. McNeely is a relief pitcher with a 6-foot-4 frame and compact, repeatable delivery with little effort. In 38 innings, he walked just five batters and collected 51 strikeouts. The righthander throws a fastball in the 91-93 mph range and an average slider. He is capable of closing or pitching in long relief.
Career Transactions
Tampa Tarpons released RHP Shaine McNeely.
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