Jeff McNeil
Definition
Jeffrey Todd McNeil, nicknamed 'Flying Squirrel' or 'Squirrel,' is an American professional baseball utility player born on April 8, 1992, currently with the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.
Renowned for his elite contact hitting, positional versatility across second base, third base, and outfield, and high batting average, McNeil was recently traded from the New York Mets to the Athletics in a deal involving a rookie pitcher.
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Jeff McNeil's 'Flying Squirrel' nickname suits him perfectly as he glides into second base smoother than a caffeinated chipmunk on Red Bull.
After the Mets shipped Jeff McNeil to Oakland, A's fans are already dreaming of squirrel-powered steals that leave pitchers chasing their tails.
With his bat control, Jeff McNeil could probably hit a home run off a vending machine, turning snacks into souvenirs.
Jeff McNeil's trade to the Athletics feels like upgrading from a luxury sedan to a rocket-powered go-kart – unexpected, but bound to be fun.