10/13/2024 - National Showcase - San Antonio, TX
Diego is an emerging talent from Fredericksburg, TX who is a versatile 2025 player who continues to make significant strides in his game. As a third baseman, he has a stout, medium frame and showcases excellent footwork, fielding from a low, square position with solid glove angles. His quick release and arm strength—reaching up to 80 mph—make him a reliable defensive presence at the hot corner. At the plate, he generates impressive natural power with a tall, open stance and a smooth backside turn, consistently making hard contact with the ball. His fast barrel and high finish allow him to drive the ball into both gaps, reaching exit velocities of 87 mph. On the mound, he brings good tempo and a quick arm action, starting with a 45-degree angle and showing strong pitching instincts. His fastball and curveball complement his best offering: a changeup with excellent arm-side run. With continued development, particularly over the next season, Diego has the potential to take his game to the next level.
11/18/2023 - National Showcase - San Antonio, TX
Diego is a 2025 RHP/3B prospect. He fields from an athletic fielding position with his hands out front. Shows a quick release on his throws across the diamond. His hit tool stood out during his workout. Shows good bat to ball skill, with late bat whip, with a high finish through the baseball. On the mound he works with good tempo and rides his back leg down the slope of the mound. He has a good 3-pitch mix with a fastball, a 10/4 shaped breaking ball, and a changeup that he throws with FB arm speed. CB was best pitch during his bullpen session. Overall, Diego is a bright young prospect with room to continue to improve throughout his remaining 2 seasons of high school baseball.
12/27/2021 - Baseball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament at Pirate City - Session 2
Diego is a coachable 2025 prospect out of Fredericksburg, TX who played 3B and RHP during his time at Pirate City. Defensively, Diego showed a presentable glove, some range, and the ability to field in rhythm. He works to keep the ball in front of his body, his exchange is clean, and Diego throws with accuracy to his target. On the mound, Diego shows good poise and composure, he stands over the rubber well balanced, and he competes well in the zone. He has a quick arm circle, good direction toward home, and he lands with a proper length stride. Offensively, Diego has a consistent stick through a balanced approach. He stands in squarely, loads his hands back, and swings with some strength.
10/10/2021 - All-In Membership - San Antonio, TX
Diego is a 3B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2025. Medium frame athletic build with strength present and plenty of room to add throughout. At 3B, he works to center the baseball and makes routine plays. Works into a low fielding position and tracks the ball to glove with a low funnel. Made accurate and on-line throws from a high 3/4 arm slot and an arm velocity up to 70mph. On the mound, he gathers over the rubber and works with good tempo. He showed ability to throw strikes with all of his pitches. He attacks hitters with a FB that sits 63-65mph, a breaking ball with 9/3 shape, and a developing changeup. FB was best pitch during his bullpen session. At the plate, he hits from a tall and open stance. A small hand load, with quickness to hands, and ability to hit ball where pitched. Gets on-plane early and showed a fast bat through hitting zone. During his round of BP, he hit balls hard to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 78mph. With 4 years of continued growth and development, we foresee him having a bright future on the baseball field.