LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 14U National Showcase
Joshua Diaz is a 2028 3B/RHP, 1B, OF with a 5-11 185 lb. frame from Staten Island, NY who attends The Stony Brook. Compact build with present strength through the frame. 7.79 runner in the sixty. Primary third baseman, corner actions, soft hands and gets the glove down early and works out front with a two hand funnel, quick exchanges and gets it out quickly. Has ability to change slots with arm strength, recorded throws up to 83 mph. Secondary right-handed pitcher, full windup, side steps into a belt high leg lift, medium arm action to a higher three-quarters release point. Pounded the fastball in the zone and challenged hitters, up to 84 mph and worked in the low-80s (2024 RPM). Developing feel for spin and flashed a curveball with 11-5 shape, up to 70 mph (2140 RPM). Also worked out at first base, bounces off the bag nicely with fundamentally sound actions, clean turns and hands work out front, fundamentally sound, accurate throws and feeds the double play well, recorded throws up to 82 mph. Also worked out in the outfield, works behind the baseball with choppy footwork working to and through grounders and showed the same arm strength we saw from the other positions, recorded throws up to 83 mph. Good student.