Reds Sign Fourth-Round Pick Mason Neville

Reds Sign Fourth-Round Pick Mason Neville, Betting Big on Outfield Power

The Cincinnati Reds have officially signed fourth-round draft pick Mason Neville, inking the standout outfielder for $697,500—a deal that comes in above the slot value of $667,700. The move signals the Reds’ confidence in Neville’s development and long-term potential.

Neville, who played college ball at Oregon, had a breakout 2025 season that earned him First Team All-Big Ten honors. He turned heads with his offensive production, displaying a combination of raw power, athleticism, and improved contact that has scouts buzzing.

Interestingly, this isn’t the Reds’ first bet on Neville. The team originally selected him in the 2022 draft, but he chose to refine his skills at the collegiate level. That decision appears to have paid off for both Neville and the Reds, as he returns to the organization as a much more polished and mature hitter.

Scouts see Neville as a high-upside outfielder with the tools to become a key part of the Reds’ future. His power at the plate, combined with noticeable strides in plate discipline and consistency, makes him one of the more intriguing picks in this year’s class.

With Neville now under contract, the Reds add another promising bat to their growing pipeline of talent—and fans have one more name to watch as the farm system continues to gain momentum.