Daniel Jay
Gonzalez

Daniel Jay Gonzalez, El Diamante High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS Two-way talent with a multiple position profile and upside as a long-term backstop.
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds. Compact frame with present strength throughout and more development coming.
Delivery: Traditional windup with the glove held near the waistband throughout the motion. Utilizes a medium leg lift while staying connected to the backside as moving down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle with a clean path, offering some natural downhill deception at release.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. True four-seam ride with consistent glove-side command, allowing him to challenge hitters up in the zone and work spots with confidence. T2240, 2136 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Shows true vertical break with additional late horizontal movement, creating a difficult plane for hitters to square up. T2043, 2003 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Slower-breaking pitch featuring a tighter shape and movement profile that closely mirrors a cutter. T2176, 2056 average rpm.
CH: 66-66 mph. Shows late vertical drop with a noticeable speed differential off the FB.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.90 max vertical.

Daniel Jay Gonzalez, El Diamante High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS Two-way talent with a multiple position profile and upside as a long-term backstop.
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds. Compact frame with present strength throughout and more development coming.
Hit: SH. Switch hitter, similar setup and swing from sides. Wide and crouched with hands behind the ear; slightly higher from the left side. Relaxed hand load with short foot stride, maintaining balance throughout. Level swing that shows the ability to hit the ball hard to all fields. Let's the ball get deep with two strikes. 64 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 311' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action that works tight and behind the ear. Quick, efficient release with noticeable carry and consistent accuracy to the bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.25 pop times. Stays wide and athletic in the crouch, maintaining stability throughout. Footwork is quick and efficient, helping him stay on line during exchanges to 2B. Soft, quiet hands while receiving, showing feel for the position.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69 Edge Score

Picking the final player to make his way into this 10 player grouping was not an easy one because of the quality of performance from several players in attendance. Gonzalez earns his way on to this list for his ability to hit from both sides of the plate while showing a long term profile to stick at catcher with a strong defensive profile. Gonzalez was strong during the workout portion of the event where his tools earned him recognition in the names to know portion of our Workout Warriors Quick Hits, but his ability to put those tools to use in game pushes him onto this list. Gonzalez had mutliple hits over the course of the two games his team played at PK Park including a deep count line drive single to the middle of the field where he battled out of an early 2K count. He uses the middle of the field consistently for contact showing a high hit tool with bat to ball and the ability to use his lower 1/2 at a high level. Behind the dish he handles velocity from pitchers with comfort, is adept at tracking spin with his glove and presenting it effectively while being a strong blocker on balls in the dirt. His arm is solid with consistent accuracy to the back. Gonzalez performed at a high level across the board making a statement to be a name to follow out of the Central Valley.