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2023 13U National Showcase
Yariel "Lito" Diaz is a 2028 OF/LHP/1B with a 5-11 145 lb. frame from Saint Cloud, FL. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and longer limbs for frame, lean build with room to fill throughout. Ran a 7.70 60-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher, athleticism plays in operation with nice pacing throughout; clean arm action working to an extended three-quarters release. Fastball comes out well, up to 82 mph this look and has been up to 84 mph in the summer; makes for tough at-bat against lefties with angle at release. Filled the zone and showed advanced pitchability, curveball is a sweeper with big shape and depth up to 69 mph, able to land to both sides of plate consistently. Turns over changeup well, up to 74 mph, didn't show often but solid offering. Varied tempo/timing in delivery too. Plays back on the ball in the outfield, deliberate tempo to footwork, shows carry on throws, occasionally gets uphill in release, fields it with rhythm. Clean actions around the first base bag, smooth arm with accurate throws, methodical pace to actions. Left-handed hitter, begins with an open stance and show rhythm moving through leg lift trigger for timing. Upper body dominant swing, creates some loft in path and able to impact the ball with lower effort swing, best strength to pull side gap, tools to continue to improve upon. Named to the 2023 13u Perfect Game Select Festival.