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Jack Neely
Chicago Cubs – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (2000-06-05) June 5, 2000 (age 24)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 2024, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through August 24, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average12.00
Strikeouts3
Teams

Jack Preston Neely (born June 5, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Neely attended Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Texas and played college baseball at the University of Texas at Austin, Iowa Western Community College and Ohio State University.[1]

New York Yankees

Neely was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 11th round, with the 333rd overall pick, of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] Neely signed with the Yankees and made his professional debut with the Single–A Tampa Tarpons.

Neely split the 2022 season between Tampa and the High–A Hudson Valley Renegades, accumulating a 3.58 ERA with 87 strikeouts and 7 saves across 38 relief outings.[3] In 2023, Neely played with Hudson Valley and the Double–A Somerset Patriots, registering a combined 6–5 record and 2.17 ERA with 100 strikeouts and 7 saves over 42 games out of the bullpen.[4]

Chicago Cubs

On July 30, 2024, the Yankees traded Neely and Ben Cowles to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Mark Leiter Jr..[5] He made six scoreless appearances for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, striking out 13 batters and recording three saves. On August 20, Neely was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] On August 27, the Cubs optioned Neely back down to Triple-A before recalling him on September 4.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Jack Neely Is Throwing Gas, Heating Up For Buckeyes – Buckeye Sports Bulletin". Buckeye Sports Bulletin – For the Buckeye Fan Who Needs to Know More. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Former Ohio State Pitcher Jack Neely Drafted By The New York Yankees In 11th Round Of MLB Draft – Buckeye Sports Bulletin". Buckeye Sports Bulletin – For the Buckeye Fan Who Needs to Know More. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  3. ^ Miller, Randy (2 June 2022). "Yankees prospects Zach Messinger, Jack Neely are 'giant' sleepers in Tampa Tarpons' bullpen". nj. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  4. ^ Goodman, Max (3 June 2023). "Yankees' under-the-radar prospect is a 'flat-out hitter'". nj. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  5. ^ Bastian, Jordan. "Yankees acquire Leiter Jr. from Cubs for 2 prospects". MLB.com.
  6. ^ Rogers, Jesse (August 20, 2024). "Cubs release former closer Hector Neris, call up Jack Neely". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "Cubs' Jack Neely: Optioned to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  8. ^ "Chicago Cubs Roster Moves: Justin Steele, Jorge Lopez and MORE!". thereportonsports.com. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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