History of Zach Neto in Timeline

Zach Neto is an American professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. He was drafted by the Angels in the first round of the 2022 MLB draft following a college baseball career with the Campbell Fighting Camels. Neto made his Major League debut in 2023, quickly establishing himself as a professional player.

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January 31, 2001: Zach Neto's Birth

On January 31, 2001, Zachary Adam Neto was born. He is an American professional baseball shortstop.

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2019: College Unselected

In 2019, Zach Neto went unselected in the Major League Baseball draft and did not receive an athletic scholarship offer from any Power Five university due to his swing mechanics.

2019: Enrollment at Campbell

In the fall of 2019, Zach Neto enrolled at Campbell University and started a weight training regimen to gain weight.

2020: Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19

In 2020, Zach Neto's season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic after recovering from a cyst removal surgery on his right hand and appearing in only four games.

2021: Exceptional Performance as Shortstop and Pitcher

In 2021, Zach Neto had an exceptional season, batting .405 with 12 home runs and 58 RBIs as a shortstop. Additionally, he pitched with a 4-0 record and a 3.43 ERA.

June 2022: MLB Draft Combine Participation

In June 2022, Zach Neto participated in the MLB Draft Combine at Petco Park in San Diego.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Zach Neto played 30 games with Rocket City where he batted .320 with four home runs and 23 RBIs. He finished the 2022 season batting .299 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 37 games.

2022: Draft Debut

In 2022, Zach Neto was drafted into the MLB.

2022: Awards and Championships

In 2022, Zach Neto was named Big South Player of the Year and first-team all-Big South. He led Campbell to Big South regular season and tournament championships, winning the Big South tournament MVP. He also was named to several All-American teams.

2022: Drafted by Los Angeles Angels

In 2022, Zach Neto was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft with the 13th overall selection and signed with the team for $3.5 million.

April 15, 2023: Promotion to Major Leagues

On April 15, 2023, Zach Neto was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, becoming the first member of the 2022 MLB draft class to debut.

2023: Performance in Double-A

In 2023, Zach Neto hit .444 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs in 7 games at Double-A for Rocket City.

November 8, 2024: Shoulder Surgery

On November 8, 2024, it was announced that Zach Neto had undergone shoulder surgery to repair an injury suffered in the final week of the season.

2024: First Career Grand Slam

In 2024, on August 7, Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam and collected 6 RBIs in an 8-2 win over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

2025: Rehab Assignment After Surgery

In 2025, Zach Neto missed the opening of the season due to right shoulder surgery and began a rehab assignment with Triple-A before returning to the Majors.