Elias
Diaz

C Elias Diaz (Hope Academy) put together a strong, well-rounded performance at the event. The 5-foot-9, 159-pound right-handed hitter has athletic hands, stays through the zone with a level path and was consistently on time and on balance. His furthest batted ball traveled 322 feet and his average exit velocity of 85.3 mph was only four mph off his peak of 89 mph, speaking to him living on the barrel throughout his round. Defensively, he is an active defender behind the plate with quick feet and release. He had a low pop time of 2.01 and topped at 78 mph from the crouch.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, controlled knee-knock stride, gains ground to the mound. Athletic hands, stays through the zone with a flat path, balanced through impact. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop times. One-knee receiver, works up through the ball, confident glove, athletic look, flexible hips. Athletic actions out of the crouch, quick transfers, plays with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.54 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 169.8-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Controls the barrel, stays inside the baseball, line-drives, opposite field approach. 63.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop times. Soft receiver, quick hands, athletic actions, feet move well and toward the bag, works quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Elias Diaz, CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Broad shoulders, strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, lands centered on time. Downhill, flat and direct path, backspins balls middle to pull side, quick hands, ball jumps when barrelled. 62.9 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Over the top slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.17-2.22 pop times. Reaches out, gains ground, soft blocker.
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 26.70 max vertical.

Positional Profile: INF/C
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Lean, lanky body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, stays compact at times, level through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 79 mph. Plays from multiple slots, high 3/4 slot. 
Defense: 2.13-2.32 pop times. C: Soft hands receiving with ability to present pitches, clean footwork, gains momentum towards second. INF: Active, fluid feet, soft hands with a clean transfer, clear feel for the position, plays in rhythm.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.