Steve
Diderrich Jr.

2/18/17 - 5-foot-8, 160-pound catcher/infielder, smaller frame with strength. Strong defensively catcher, short over the top arm action, quick release, quick footwork. 77 mph arm strength, 1.94-2.01 pop times. Soft hands and footwork carried over on the infield, plays through the baseball well, athletic actions. Abilities project to play both positions defensively. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short lift stride, solid balance through contact. Path is short with bat speed, showed opposite field contact. 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57.

7/7/16 - 5-foot-7, 150-pound right-handed hitting catcher with a small, athletic frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry down to second base. Popped 2.22-2.25 between innings. 

6/22/16 - 5-foot-7, 150-pound, strong bodied prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, hits from a tall, open setup, back side load, maintains balance through the hitting zone, fluid rhythm; exit velocity clocked at 83 mph, but seen up to 91 mph at prior events. In the field, soft hands, athletic actions, plays through the baseball. Loose, high ¾ slot, accurate throws with carry. Clocked at 79 mph across the diamond. Behind the plate, registered throws to second at 72 mph and pop times between 2.08-2.13. Also, ran a 7.63 laser timed 60. 

2/28/16 - 5-foot-7, 150-pound multi-positional player, athletic shape and actions. Defensively showed athletic actions both on the infield and behind the plate. On the infield showed soft hands, ability to play through the baseball, good infield actions suitable for second base. Arm flashed carry, 79 mph across the diamond, 74 mph out of the crouch. Also showed soft hands receiving the baseball behind the plate, quick exchange. Posted 2.01-2.12 pop times. Ran a 7.71 in the 60. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride, average balance. Aggressive swing, fast bat, line drive contact, 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.