CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Derek
Diaz
Iona Prep (HS) • NY
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Taconic Rangers
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/22
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/23/23
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/23/23
54
Hard Hit %
6/04/23
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/23/23
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/10/22
349
Distance (max)
6/04/23
79
Sweet Spot %
2/23/23
7.53
60-yd
8/26/21
4.13
30-yd
10/01/22
1.73
10-yd
10/01/22
18.0
Run speed (max)
10/01/22
85
INF Velo
6/04/23
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
6/04/23
1.94 - 2.01
Pop Time
6/29/22
Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
6/29/22
77.6 - 79.8
Velo Range
6/29/22
1861
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/22
Changeup
69.9 - 71.3
Velo Range
8/26/21
1682
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/21
Curveball
66.2 - 67.2
Velo Range
6/05/22
1889
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/22
Slider
68 - 69
Velo Range
8/26/21
1837
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/22
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Physical: 5-9, 175 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 7.73 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 1.95-2.04 pop times. C - 78 MPH. Showed good footwork with throws around the bag.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 175 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 7.69 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft while standing up during transfer. Short take back from a high/over the top arm slot. 2.06-2.15 pop times. C - 77 MPH. INF - 82 MPH. Primary C, also worked out at 3B
Physical: 5-foot-9, 175 pounds; Muscular, athletic build. 7.55 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a a finish around the back. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman. Remained on plane at a high efficiency while producing a sweet spot percentage of 70%.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.15-2.19 pop times. C - 75 MPH. INF - 84 MPH. 3B - Low and athletic positioning into a prep hop with above average velocity across the diamond.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 170 pounds; Sturdy, athletic build. 7.6 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Dangerous bat. Swing stays on plane with easy power.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm with a seamless transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 1.94-2.01 pop times. C - 74 MPH. Quick transfers and natural arm strength produced plus pop times.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH; arm side run. SL: 66-68 MPH; lateral action. Threw his FB for strikes. Plus horizontal on the slider.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 170 pounds; Sturdy, broad shouldered build. 7.53 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; static during pre-pitch while stays low while receiving. Hands work through the ball while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.33-2.35 pop times. C - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Diaz uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B, while working through a high/over the top slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 75-78 MPH; commands both sides. SL: 68-69 MPH; 2-tier break. CH: 70-71 MPH; fading action.
Physical: Athletic build with a strong lower half at 5-foot-9, 170 lbs.
Offensively: Balanced, slightly open stance with a bend in the knees while the hands start relaxed down in front of the shoulder. Short stride with the hands loading back to a strong launch position for timing; Uses the strong lower half to initiate the quick swing displaying quality bat to ball skills (17.5G's Rotational Acceleration & 77% On Plane Eff per Blast motion); Solid back spin contact through the middle and pull side. Top exit velo 83 MPH per Trackman. Defensively: Catcher- Athletic, balanced set up low to the ground; Slight pre shift into lead knee with straight line foot work; Soft glove to a quick catch and release with a short arm action flashing back spin on the throws. INF: Athletic footwork playing low to the ground and through the ball. quality glove with clean transfer and the ability to make the play on the run.