2026 Florida Diamond Notes: Week 4
March 11, 2026
Welcome to Florida Diamond Notes. Each week, we shine a spotlight on exceptional high school baseball performances across the state, nominated by their coaches. From standout position players to dominant pitchers and versatile two-way players, we celebrate the best performances of the week. A heartfelt thank you to the many high school coaches who submitted nominations this week. Your contributions make this feature possible. Let’s dive into the highlights and honor the talent on display!
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Diamond Notes: Week 4
Hitters
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Andrew Almond OF / F. W. Buchholz High School, FL / 2026Almond stuffed the stat sheet, going 6-for-9 with two doubles, two homers, seven RBIs, seven runs, and a pair of stolen bases. |
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Weston Barrett 1B / 3B / Mount Dora Christian Academy, FL / 2028Barrett was highly efficient, going 5-for-6 with a home run, two RBIs, and four runs scored for the week. |
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Wyatt Cantella OF / LHP / St John Paul Ii Catholic High School, FL / 2028Cantella went 3-for-6 during his time at the plate, tallying a double and driving in four runs. |
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Dylan Fernandez OF / 1B / Mater Academy, FL / 2026Fernandez made loud contact all week, crushing two home runs and a double while going 4-for-7 with four runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. |
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Jaivyn Francois C / DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2027Francois put together a strong 5-for-7 week, launching a home run, hitting a double, and stealing two bases while driving in three. |
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Braxton Greve C / 2B / Arnold, FL / 2027Greve was a run-producing machine, racking up seven hits in 11 at-bats with two doubles, seven RBIs, and three stolen bases. |
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Colton Guillot OF / RHP / Pensacola Catholic, FL / 2026Guillot enjoyed a stellar week, going 7-for-10 with two doubles, a home run, five runs scored, and a stolen base. |
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Andrew Janelle OF / SS / ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY, FL / 2025Janelle was a catalyst for the offense, logging six hits, half of which were doubles, along with six RBIs, seven runs, and three stolen bases. |
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Yodelkis Quevedo 3B / SS / Mater Academy, FL / 2026Quevedo showed off his power with two home runs and a double, driving in an impressive eight runs on just five hits. |
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Ian Jansen SS / 3B / Cambridge Christian School, FL / 2028Jansen inflicted serious damage in his five at-bats, recording four hits, including a double and two home runs, to drive in six. |
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Ethan Savinon 3B / RHP / Jefferson, FL / 2027Savinon delivered a steady 6-for-10 performance, smacking two doubles and driving in six runs. |
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Ethan Smith RHP / OF / Lake Mary High School, FL / 2028Smith made his at-bats count, collecting two hits, including a double, and driving in a run across three trips to the plate. |
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Andre Suarez SS / 2B / Mater Academy, FL / 2026Suarez lived in the gaps and on the basepaths, going 6-for-9 with three doubles, four runs scored, and four stolen bases. |
Pitchers
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Braden Aguila RHP / West Broward, FL / 2026Aguila secured a complete-game shutout victory, scattering three hits over seven innings and striking out five. |
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Coleman Borthwick RHP / 3B / South Walton, FL / 2026Borthwick earned a win with five shutout innings, yielding just one hit and racking up 10 strikeouts. |
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Lukas Brougham LHP / 1B / UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, FL / 2026Brougham picked up a complete-game victory against Baldwin, yielding five hits and striking out nine over seven innings. |
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Francisco Castro RHP / 3B / Bishop Moore, FL / 2026Castro was dominant in his seven-inning outing, picking up a win while surrendering only two hits and striking out 14. |
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Steven Gonzalez RHP / Mater Academy, FL / 2026Gonzalez tossed a seven-inning masterpiece for the win, surrendering only one hit while ringing up 15 batters. |
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Ethan Franklin RHP / OF / Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, FL / 2026Franklin was a workhorse this week, logging nine innings and striking out nine while giving up just one earned run. |
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Hudson Lewis 1B / 3B / Orangewood Christian School, FL / 2030Lewis made the most of his two innings of work to earn a win, allowing just a single hit. |
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Jonel Lluveras RHP / South Dade Senior High School, FL / 2027Lluveras twirled a seven-inning complete game to earn a victory, striking out eight and allowing just one hit. |
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Gavin Lollis RHP / Lake Mary High School, FL / 2026Lollis earned a complete-game win, allowing just one hit and one earned run over seven innings while fanning seven. |
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Carson Long RHP / St Francis Catholic Academy, FL / 2029Long was highly impressive over 8.3 innings of work to get the win, striking out 13 and giving up just one run. |
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Denton Lord RHP / 1B / South Walton, FL / 2026Lord collected a victory with six stellar innings, giving up just two hits while striking out 12. |
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Dylan Montrowl 1B / RHP / Lake Minneola High School, FL / 2027Montrowl pitched 5.1 strong innings, striking out 11 batters and giving up just one run on a single hit. |
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Robbie Mungovan RHP / 2B / Winter Springs High School, FL / 2026Mungovan picked up a victory with six strong innings, limiting the opposition to just one hit while striking out five. |
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Colton Rogers RHP / OF / Suwannee High School, FL / 2027Despite taking a tough-luck loss, Rogers pitched well over 6.1 innings, striking out five and allowing just two earned runs. |
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Javier Santana RHP / SS / John Paul II Catholic, FL / 2026Santana pitched to contact over seven innings to earn a win, scattering eight hits and allowing just one run while striking out seven. |
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Ethan Savinon 3B / RHP / Jefferson, FL / 2027Savinon earned a win with seven innings, striking out 10 and limiting the opposition to two hits and one run. |
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Wilson Shaw LHP / OF / Lemon Bay, FL / 2027Shaw overpowered hitters, racking up an incredible 16 strikeouts over six scoreless innings to grab a win. |
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Joseph Slattery RHP / Barbara Goleman Senior High, FL / 2029Slattery tossed a five-inning perfect game to secure the win, retiring every batter he faced and striking out eight. |
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Nolan Slaymaker RHP / 1B / Columbia, FL / 2028Slaymaker was nearly untouchable over five innings to secure a win, striking out 11 and allowing just one hit. |
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Will Snider RHP / 3B / Cambridge Christian School Tampa, FL / 2026Snider was perfect in his five innings on the bump, securing a win without allowing a hit or walk and striking out 10. |
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Jett Walters OF / RHP / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2027Walters grinded through 13 innings of work to pick up two wins, striking out nine while allowing three earned runs. |
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Dion Wilburn RHP / F. W. Buchholz High School, FL / 2026Wilburn secured a win over five strong innings, scattering three hits and striking out 13 batters. |
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Florida Rising Stars Games (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 04/04 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| Tallahassee Summer ID | FL | 05/26 | Tallahassee State College - Tallahassee, FL |
| Tallahassee Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 05/26 | Tallahassee State College - Tallahassee, FL |
| East Florida Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 06/02 | Cacti Park - West Palm Beach, FL |
| Tampa Summer ID | FL | 06/03 | Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL |
| Tampa Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 06/03 | Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL |
| Bradenton Summer ID | FL | 06/10 | IMG Academy - Bradenton, FL |
| Bradenton Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 06/10 | IMG Academy - Bradenton, FL |
| Fort Myers Summer ID | FL | 06/16 | Bishop Verot - Fort Myers, FL |
| Fort Myers Rising Stars ID (2030-2031Grads) | FL | 06/16 | Bishop Verot - Fort Myers, FL |
| West Florida Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 06/23 | IMG Academy - Bradenton, FL |
| Gulf Coast Summer ID | FL | 06/23 | Orange Beach Sportsplex - Orange Beach, AL |
| Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | FL | 06/23 | Orange Beach Sportsplex - Orange Beach, AL |
| Miami Summer ID | FL | 06/24 | Doral Academy - Doral, FL |
| Miami Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 06/24 | Doral Academy - Doral, FL |
| Jacksonville Summer ID | FL | 06/30 | Jacksonville University - Jacksonville, FL |
| Jacksonville Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 06/30 | Jacksonville University - Jacksonville, FL |
| Orlando Summer ID | FL | 07/07 | The First Academy - Orlando, FL |
| Orlando Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 07/07 | The First Academy - Orlando, FL |
| Savannah Summer ID | FL | 07/07 | Benedictine Military School - Savannah, GA |
| Savannah Rising Stars ID (2030 & 2031 Grads) | FL | 07/07 | Benedictine Military School |
| Clearwater Summer ID | FL | 07/14 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| Clearwater Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads) | FL | 07/14 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| Senior Future Games (Class of 2027) | NATIONAL | 07/21 | LakePoint Sports |
| Future Games (Class of 2028) | NATIONAL | 07/22 | LakePoint Sports |
| Junior Future Games (Class of 2030/31) | NATIONAL | 07/23 | LakePoint Sports |
| 2026 Southeast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 08/01 | LakePoint Sports - Cartersville, GA |