In the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Cincinnati Reds circled back on a familiar name by selecting University of Oregon outfielder Mason Neville. However, this wasn't the first time Neville heard his name called by the Reds.
Back in 2022, the Reds originally drafted Neville out of high school in the 18th round. At the time, he was a promising two-way prospect just outside MLB Pipeline’s Top 100. Rather than sign, Neville opted to attend Arkansas, betting on himself and his development. After a quiet freshman year, he transferred to Oregon, where everything started to click.