Angels' Zach Neto Emerges as Cornerstone Talent with Strong Performance

Angels shortstop Zach Neto, 25, has been 'downright fabulous' over the past two seasons, accumulating an impressive 10.2 bWAR since Opening Day 2024, ranking sixth among eligible players. Despite areas for improvement in defense and plate discipline, Neto is considered a 'real cornerstone talent' for the Angels, having quickly ascended to the big leagues less than a year after being drafted.