Diamond Notes: Week 11 Top Performers
April 30, 2025
Welcome to Diamond Notes: Weekly Top Performers. 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!
Week 11 Hitters
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Nicholas Curbelo OF / RHP / BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Curbelo, a 2025 outfielder/pitcher, had 5 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 RBI, and 1 stolen base. |
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Austin Hendrix OF / LHP / J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Hendrix, a senior center fielder, went 4-for-6 with 5 RBIs, 1 double, 1 triple, 3 runs scored, and 1 stolen base. |
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Tyler Kenast LHP / 1B / Winter Springs, FL / 2026Kenast, a 2026 first baseman, recorded 6 hits in 7 at-bats, with 3 RBIs, 3 doubles, and 1 run scored. |
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Cameron Kessell 1B / RHP / River Ridge, FL / 2025Kessell, a 2025 first baseman/pitcher, went 2-for-7 with 3 RBIs, 1 home run, and 1 run scored.
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Gabriel Milano 3B / 2B / DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Milano, a third baseman, went 4-for-6 with 8 RBIs, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 3 walks, and 3 runs scored. |
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Jadyn Nunez OF / RHP / DORAL ACADEMY, FL / 2025Nunez, an outfielder, went 4-for-5 with 3 RBIs, 1 home run, 3 walks, and 3 runs scored. |
Week 11 Pitchers
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Eli Blair LHP / 1B / J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Blair, a senior left-handed pitcher, went 1-0 with 7 innings pitched, allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts. |
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Denzel Diaz OF / RHP / BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Diaz, a 2026 outfielder/pitcher, went 1-0 with 6 innings pitched, allowing 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, and recording 6 strikeouts. |
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JACOB HITCHCOCK 3B / RHP / RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Hitchcock, a 2025 pitcher, went 0-0 with 3 innings pitched, allowing 5 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts, and 2 saves. |
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Spencer Krasner LHP / Chaminade Madonna, FL / 2026Krasner, a 2026 left-handed pitcher, earned a win with 7 innings pitched, allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 9 strikeouts. |
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Denton Lord RHP / 1B / South Walton, FL / 2026Lord, a junior right-handed pitcher, went 1-0 with 5 innings pitched, allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and recording 12 strikeouts, contributing to a combined perfect game with Coleman Borthwick. |
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Aiden Smarrito RHP / WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Smarrito, a 2025 right-handed pitcher, went 1-0 with 5 innings pitched, allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and recording 4 strikeouts. |
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Charlie Willcox RHP / 1B / South Walton, FL / 2025Willcox, a senior right-handed pitcher, went 1-0 with 5 innings pitched, allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, and 12 strikeouts. |
Upcoming Events
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