| Player: Chris Diaz | |||||||||||
| School: Marist | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2” | Weight: 210 | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Chris Diaz had a breakout season for Marist this past spring, and prior to an injury, had a solid summer in the NECBL as well. Diaz is an incredible athlete, playing all three spots in the outfield with poise. He is also a real threat at the plate, with some impressive raw power and tons of speed, and is certainly a player to watch if he can replicate his performances this coming spring. At the plate, Diaz presents an intriguing profile. To be sure, he is a very solid hitter, with tons of raw power in the tank and a very effective plate presence. He uses an unconventional batting stance, with his feet open to the pitcher and back leaned away from the plate, before a big step with his right foot brings him into a position to hit. He has shown an ability to spray the ball to the pull side, and was able to adjust fairly quickly to the wood bat this summer in the NECBL. However, a K% close to 30% does raise some questions about long-term projectability. In the field, Diaz is similarly impressive. He shows great instincts in the outfield wherever he plays, and when you combine those instincts with his blazing speed, he is able to cover a ton of ground. He also has an above average arm, that allows him to play both center field and right field. | |||||||||||
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