A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Julian Diaz, St Thomas Aquinas (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Medium firm build with athleticism. Delivery: Calm control body movement. Arm Action: RH. Spot accuracy with good mechanics. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Average speed w/room for power. T2390, 2278 average rpm. SL: 71-73 mph. Quick sharp break action. T2653, 2570 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Straight drop action. T1774, 1741 average rpm. ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
10/21/23
Julian Diaz, St Thomas Aquinas (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Medium firm build with athleticism. Hit: RHH. Good bat speed with improved approaches. 61.2 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 304' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Good velo across body. Defense: Smooth across diamond. ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/20/23
Julian Diaz, St Thomas Aquinas (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Solid frame, athletic body with room to fill out. Hit: RHH. Developing bat speed, balanced swing. 60.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 279' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. 3/4 arm action. Defense: Solid hands. ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Medium firm build with athleticism.
Delivery: Calm control body movement.
Arm Action: RH. Spot accuracy with good mechanics.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Average speed w/room for power. T2390, 2278 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Quick sharp break action. T2653, 2570 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Straight drop action. T1774, 1741 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Medium firm build with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Good bat speed with improved approaches. 61.2 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Good velo across body.
Defense: Smooth across diamond.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Solid frame, athletic body with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Developing bat speed, balanced swing. 60.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Solid hands.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.