2026 Florida Diamond Notes: Week 6
March 25, 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 5
Hitters
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Alec Cabrera 3B / SS / The King's Academy, FL / 2028Cabrera put together a huge week at the plate, going 4-for-6 with two doubles, a home run, and six RBIs while scoring five times. |
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Juan Chacon OF / RHP / G. Holmes Braddock Senior High, FL / 2026Chacon went a scorching 5-for-6 with a double and a home run, supplementing his power with a staggering six stolen bases. |
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Marion Clayton 1B / OF / Homeschool (FL), FL / 2026Clayton provided a solid spark, collecting two hits, including a home run, and drawing two walks across his four at-bats. |
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Morgan Corder 1B / RHP / Spruce Creek High School, FL / 2027Corder was a steady force in the lineup, going 7-for-11 with two doubles, five RBIs, and three walks. |
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John Costello OF / 1B / Bishop Moore Catholic, FL / 2026Costello capitalized on his opportunities, taking two walks and launching a home run to tally four RBIs on just two hits. |
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Justin Didier RHP / 3B / South Walton, FL / 2027Didier wore out the gaps, hitting three doubles on his way to a 4-for-5 week with five RBIs and a pair of walks. |
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Ethan Jackson SS / RHP / Eustis High School, FL / 2028Jackson drove in eight runs during a busy week, collecting seven hits, including two doubles and a home. |
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Gabriel Gonzalez SS / 2B / Melbourne Senior High School, FL / 2027Gonzalez was a terror on the basepaths, stealing an incredible eight bases while going 7-for-10 with two doubles and four RBIs. |
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Nicholas Miraglia C / C / Palmer Trinity School, FL / 2026Miraglia flashed serious power, going 5-for-7 with a pair of home runs to drive in six runs. |
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Jon Mora OF / 2B / SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH, FL / 2026Mora delivered a stellar performance, going 8-for-13 with two doubles, a triple, and three home runs while also stealing five bases. |
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Palmer Robbins SS / 2B / Destin High School, FL / 2026Robbins crossed the plate eight times this week, fueled by a 6-for-10 showing that featured three doubles, a home run, and a pair of walks. |
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Nick Tanko 2B / SS / Trinity Catholic High School, FL / 2027Tanko was an extra-base machine, ripping two doubles and a triple among his five hits to score five times and steal two bases. |
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Garrison Wade OF / LHP / St. Joseph's Academy , FL / 2026Wade reached base constantly, racking up eight hits and three walks to drive in five runs and steal five bases. |
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Jett Walters OF / RHP / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2027Walters showed great patience with five walks, pairing that with five hits and an RBI double to score six runs on the week. |
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Kyler Williamson SS / RHP / Branford High School, FL / 2027Williamson maximized his trips to the dish, driving in three runs with a homer and drawing two walks in five at-bats. |
Pitchers
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Wilson Andersen RHP / SS / Jesuit, FL / 2026Andersen powered his way to a complete-game victory, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while scattering four hits. |
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Dyson Beamon OF / RHP / Lyman High School, FL / 2026Beamon tossed six shutout innings to get the win, working around four hits and striking out six batters. |
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Eli Chana RHP / Cypress Creek High School, FL / 2026Chana earned a complete-game shutout victory, striking out eight and surrendering just four hits over seven innings without a run. |
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Gavin Coffey RHP / St Johns Country Day, FL / 2027Coffey was untouchable over six hitless, scoreless innings, racking up 12 strikeouts to grab the victory. |
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Morgan Corder 1B / RHP / Spruce Creek High School, FL / 2027Corder provided excellent work on the mound, tossing two scoreless innings, giving up just one hit, and striking out three without issuing a walk. |
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John Costello OF / 1B / Bishop Moore Catholic, FL / 2026Costello was highly efficient in a complete-game effort, yielding just one hit and no runs over seven innings to secure a shutout win with seven strikeouts. |
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Carter Cox LHP / OF / VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Cox was overpowering in his five shutout innings, racking up an impressive 14 strikeouts to secure the win and giving up just two hits. |
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Keltan Fitzgerald RHP / Hagerty, FL / 2026Fitzgerald tossed a seven-inning complete game to get the win, striking out eight and allowing just one run on four hits. |
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Jordan Gonzalez 1B / C / FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Gonzalez dominated his way to a victory with a seven-inning complete-game shutout, scattering two hits and striking out six. |
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OAKLEY HAYHURST SS / 2B / Trinity Catholic High School, FL / 2027Hayhurst fired a seven-inning complete-game shutout to get the win, striking out nine and scattering three hits with zero walks. |
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Griffin Loy RHP / 1B / South Walton, FL / 2026Loy earned a win with six strong innings on the mound, holding the opposition to just one run on two hits while striking out seven. |
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Brock Lustic RHP / SS / Eau Gallie High School, FL / 2026Lustic picked up a win with a stellar seven-inning performance, striking out 14 batters and allowing just one earned run on two hits. |
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Joshua Martinez 1B / LHP / PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL, FL / 2027Martinez locked down a win with six stellar innings, giving up just one unearned run on a single hit while striking out 11 batters. |
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Samir Mohammed RHP / 1B / Jesuit, FL / 2027Mohammed turned in a strong week on the bump, tossing seven shutout innings over two appearances with 15 strikeouts and just two hits allowed. |
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Bryce Niebrugge OF / RHP / Lyman High School, FL / 2026Niebrugge battled his way to a victory, striking out 10 batters over six innings of one-run ball. |
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Cooper Notz LHP / 1B / Calvary Christian High School, FL / 2026Notz twirled six brilliant innings to grab a win, yielding zero hits and zero runs while punching out seven. |
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Joseph Slattery RHP / Barbara Goleman Senior High, FL / 2029Slattery handled a heavy workload to pick up two wins for the week, striking out 10 batters across 9.2 innings of action. |
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Cyrus Thomas LHP / Lyman High School, FL / 2028Thomas collected a win with 6.1 scoreless innings of work, striking out five and issuing zero walks. |
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Jett Walters OF / RHP / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2027Walters struck out seven batters over his six innings of work to earn a win, yielding just six hits and a single run. |
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Bryson Williams RHP / Tocoi Creek, FL / 2026Williams tossed a complete-game gem to earn the win, shutting out the opposition over seven innings with zero walks while scattering three hits. |
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Kyler Williamson SS / RHP / Branford High School, FL / 2027Williamson grinded through five solid innings, yielding just one run on two hits while striking out a pair of 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 |