Florida right-handed pitcher Brandon Neely was selected 86th overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 3rd round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Neely now holds status as the 222nd draft pick in UF baseball history and the 107th of the Kevin O’Sullivan era. The expected slot value at pick 86 is $878,000, according to MLB.com.
Over the course of his three-year collegiate career, Neely worked to a 4.23 ERA with 254 strikeouts across 203.2 innings pitched.
As a true freshman in 2022, Neely worked his way into the weekend rotation, making 10 starts across 21 appearances and pitching to a 3.