Neto posted a career .407 batting average and was selected to three All-District teams at Coral Park but did not receive significant college scouting due in part to the high leg kick in his swing mechanics.

Neto partook in college bus tours organized by Lazaro Llanes, a local scout, where he was first introduced to Campbell University.

Prior to his senior year in high school, Neto committed to play college baseball for the Campbell Fighting Camels.

He arrived on campus at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and 160 pounds (73 kg) and began eating six meals a day at the school's cafeteria to aid in his new weight training regimen.

Campbell intended to use Neto as a two-way player but he appeared in only four games (including one as a pitcher) before the remainder of the season was canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

That summer, he played in the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League with the Delray Beach Lightning, where he batted .439 with six home runs and 32 RBIs in 40 games and posted a 4.50 ERA in 10 pitching appearances.

During his time there, he sprained his ankle during a play and was released by the team due to the injury; however, he ultimately rejoined the roster before the end of the season, considered a rare occurrence.

[3] Prior to the 2022 season, Neto was named to the watchlist for the Golden Spikes Award, given annually to the best amateur baseball player in the country.

[14] Neto was initially assigned to the Tri-City Dust Devils of the High-A Northwest League to begin his professional career.

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