Quick Report: Few are as well traveled as Diaz, born in Puerto Rico but moved to Massachusetts at age four where he went on to be a second round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Early struggles indicated the level was overwhelming at times with career-low numbers for Díaz across the board in 136 at-bats to close out the season. Literally everything has to go right for Isan Díaz to approximate his success. Díaz could be the future of the Marlins at second base. The information herein is not associated with USA Baseball or Team USA. Many key Marlins players are due to receive pay raises, though it helps to have Wei-Yin Chen’s contract finally coming off the books. The Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) is a collaborative effort between Major League Baseball and USA Baseball. Well, today we change that with a player who’s on everyone’s radar right now: Isan Díaz. This young man is special, and has a real chance to make waves in 2019. Kolten Wong has offered position flexibility throughout his career, but second base seems to be his best fit six seasons in. For the Miami Marlins to eventually return to World Series glory, they must develop impactful players at several different positions. Pulling or not, raising his batting average from .222 in 2017 will be key to having further success down the road. Osiris Johnson – SS/3B – 18 – Low A However, he found redemption in the Puerto Rican Winter League for Gigantes de Carolina. In 2017, Diaz’s pull rate spiked from 40.9% in 2016 to 46.6% in 2017. Starting in 2019, I’d love to see a season with big numbers in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League and the peripherals to back them up. Obviously, the biggest difference between the two is the side of the plate they hit from and their position. He made his MLB debut on August 5, 2019. Both players run up high strikeout rates, have modest averages and show the ability to drive balls over the fence. The following are trademarks or service marks of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, the silhouetted batter logo, World Series, National League, American League, Division Series, League Championship Series, All-Star Game, and the names, nicknames, logos, uniform designs, color combinations, and slogans designating the Major League Baseball clubs and entities, and their respective mascots, events and exhibitions. Now, heading into 2019, he has a grand total of 15.1 innings pitched as a pro after being held out the summer he was drafted, then having to undergo. What makes his arm play to a plus tool is the fact he releases the ball very quickly thanks to his quick feet and puts in on target. Díaz currently is clear cut the best infield prospect the Marlins have in their system, and also the most likely prospect to make an impact with the big league club in 2019. Isan Xavier Díaz (born May 27, 1996) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). In the past, he has shown the ability to put up impressive home run totals and drive the ball all over the yard. While many players in modern baseball are able to succeed with high strikeout rates, they still do give a standard bar to measure a player’s ability to make contact. Way-too-early top three 2021 Marlins draft prospects. His command is not good and, while he has primarily been a starter, his future is in the bullpen, where he could become a dominant closer. The current starting second baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals is a great place to begin. A high strikeout rate was slightly worrisome, but the many other positives caught the eye of talent evaluators across baseball with his name starting to show up on top 2B lists. Scouting Report. At the beginning of the this offseason I debuted a new segment called The 4-6-3, highlighting the best middle infield prospects in the Marlins organization. MLB.com and FanGraphs differ in their evaluation of Diaz’s hit tool. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Miami Marlins and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Players are graded on a 20-80 scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. That all happened prior to turning 20 years old. Edward Cabrera – RHP – 22 – Low A Tools: Hit 40 | Power 55 | Speed 40 | Field 45 | Arm 55 | Overall 50. While Wong offers the higher batting average, Isan Díaz presents a much greater power threat. On the defensive side of the diamond, Díaz shows limited range in the infield, which has lead to primarily playing second base. Quick Report: Proof that you need more than velocity to be a dominant arm, Alcantara regularly hits 99 on the gun, but the fastball is flat so it doesn’t blow away many batters. native is a second baseman acquired last offseason in the Christian Yelich deal. Over the next few weeks, I will be covering the top middle infield prospects in the Marlins farm system. We have already seen Suarez have success at the major league level that he turned into a six-year extension. His second season in the Brewers system proved to be more of the same with double-digit home runs and an OBP north of .330; the strikeout numbers continued to be an issue with a 26.6 K% in 110 games. ANALYSIS This may not require 45 days worth of recovery, but with two weeks left in the season, he won't be able to return and this move allows the team to add another player ( … Throughout his career, Diaz has struck out over 25% of the time, which is about 5% higher than average. (9/15/2020) (9/15/2020) Injury: Groin, 60-Day IL Other than that, Diaz and Suarez have similar offensive profiles. He was then dealt to Milwaukee, with established major leaguer Jean Segura going the other way. Quick Report: The main piece of the deal that sent, Quick Report: If there were a slam dunk competition among current baseball players, I am picking. Quick Report: The first player on this list to be originally drafted/signed by the Marlins and played for one of their affiliates (. The pair has very similar flyball and pull percentages, which is indicative of the type of players they are. If he can, he will be a key piece in this Marlins rebuild. 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Scouting Report Diaz’s highest rated tool by both FanGraphs and MLB.com is his power. There is plenty of pop in the bat, but the bat path is long and contact isn’t there yet. A switch hitter who put together six seasons of 20+ home runs distinguished him from most other middle infielders of that generation. He lacks the high upside often found in the top five of team prospect lists, but his potential to be an innings eater as a third or fourth starter makes him a guy who will be a fan favorite even if he never becomes a household name. This coincided with a 42 point dip in his batting average. Diaz’s highest rated tool by both FanGraphs and MLB.com is his power. Quick Report: The main piece of the deal that sent J.T. Overall, I see his greatest potential as an everyday second baseman with 15-20 homer potential in the .265/.330/.405 range, possibly by late 2019. Our Noticias, 10/16/20: Peers support Mattingly for NL MOY, Marlins BBQ Episode 19: Decisions to Make for 2021. The 0.1% difference between the two categories references how close their approaches at the plate actually are. The Marlins have only a few more hours to use the remainder of their 2019-20 bonus pool to acquire young talent from around the world. The 4-6-3 is one of the most common double plays in the game, and also the name of this brand new profile series. In the field, evaluators have Diaz as an average glove with an above average arm. Keep a tab opened here at Marlin Maniac for all your Marlins news. Taking one look at Isan Díaz and you instantly see a kid who’s a gamer. Boasts a quality left-handed stroke with good bat speed and emerging home-run power. New , 132 comments. The program's objective is to establish an official identification and player-development pathway for elite amateur baseball players eligible for the MLB Draft. After a slow start at the plate, his bat is beginning to turn some heads as it continues to heat up. This means that Diaz is seen as an average contributor at the major league level in the future. A stocky 5-foot-10, 190 pounds with a hit tool that scouts have underestimated, in my eyes.
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