Max
Diamond

Max Diamond: SS/OF, (2024) Avon Old Farms, NY. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, showed a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.02 in the 60-yard dash. 

5-foot-10, 160-pound lean athletic build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 93 mph. (68.5 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a tight load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is electric, shows a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 80 mph; had soft hands, a quick exchange, and athletic footwork. Above average in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, aggressive footwork, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball to the side. Had a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.69.

Exit Velocity: 93 mph

Arm Velocity: 83 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.69

Physical: Highly-athletic, efficient 5-foot-10, 155lb frame with room to keep filling out. 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Upright, rhythmic stance just outside shoulder-width as the hands waved off the shoulder to start. Utilized a short lift and replace stride, landing with some crossfire at launch through a flat, controlled path. Good bat to ball skills flashing with an advanced swing and a 55% fly ball rate during a middle of the field approach. Worked up to a 315 foot batted ball distance with ability to hit for extra-bases consistently (T89 mph bat-exit velocity) somewhere atop the order in a run-scoring role. Showcases the chance to hit for average down the road with good rotational scores available. 

Defensively: The primary shortstop operated with fluidity out over the toes, gaining on the ball and keeping momentum and tempo through release at H ¾ slot. Made all the plays, creating above-average hops at the fielding window with a soft glove hand off the middle/left side. Quicker trigger and spun the double play well (T77 mph arm across). Then slid to the outfield with natural reads off the bat, going and getting the ball in space. Could cross over and make fast decisions from a lower posture, able to get rid after fielding with clean exchanges (83 mph arm).

Physical: Athletic, twitchy 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame with room to add strength on top of an already solid floor. 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - The righty can really swing it, starting from a narrow, slightly bent stance with controlled rhythm in the hands; utilized a toe tap stride to initiate the bat head through a fluid, uphill path creating gap to gap juice at the plate. Recorded an impressive 50% line drive rate coupled with a standout 91 mph bat-exit velocity at his size; repeatedly found the barrel with confidence in the approach, wearing out the middle of the field during batting practice. A 60% on-plane efficiency points towards developing adjustability at the plate. 

Defensively: The primary middle infielder flashed above-average footwork with perfectly timed downward chest angels as he funnels the ball into the chest, held posture well with range to either side, trusted a soft glove hand out in front. Accurate 75 mph arm strength from a short, high ¾ slot, room for more .. The outfielder got good reads off the bat with a quick first step, athleticism shows in space with comfortability in the glove hand off the left side, accurate 79 mph arm strength showcasing easy positional flexibility if need be.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 140 pounds; lean, athletic frame. 7.17 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Relaxed, upright stance with an even base; toe tap along with a small stride. average effort with quick hands to the ball, flat to the point of contact finishing uphill.  Line drives to all fields; peak Trackman exit velocity of 88 MPH.
Defensively: Starts low with a wide base and glove down; stays low on approach,works from the ground up. hands start and stay low, smooth hands; medium arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot.   INF - 74 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance with slightly bent knees, even base, hands at shoulder level, uses toe tap and small stride for timing Quick barrel path to and through the zone, swing works on a slightly uphill plane and finishes high with one hand.
Power: 84 MPH raw exit velocity. Gap to gap contact.
Defense: Approaches the ball low to the ground working ground up, fields the ball in the middle of his body out in front, taps the ball in his glove before releasing.
Arm: Medium arm swing with a 3/4 slot. INF - 73 MPH.

Diamond stands 5-foot-8, 135 pounds with plenty of time to develop physically. In the box he's balanced, advanced approach, fluid swing path, above average bat-speed, mostly level through contact. Defensively, rangy and stays low as he approaches the ball, glove is open, fields ball slightly deep into the stance, quick release with signs of more arm-strength to come.