Diamond Notes: Week 12 Top Performers
May 8, 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 12 Hitters
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Brady Blanks C / 3B / JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Blanks went 7-for-12 with 5 RBIs, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 6 runs scored, and 4 walks. |
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Nicolas Bowden OF / LHP / St Johns Country Day , FL / 2025Bowden, a 2025 outfielder, went 3-for-7 with 5 RBIs, 1 double, 2 home runs, and 3 runs scored. |
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Jacob Calton 3B / 1B / DBA MOUNT DORA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, FL / 2026Calton, a junior first baseman, went 7-for-8 with 6 RBIs, 0 doubles, 0 triples, 2 home runs, 5 runs scored, and 3 stolen bases. |
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Austin Knierim OF / SS / Hernando, FL / 2026Knierim went 5-for-10 with 9 RBIs, 1 double, 3 home runs, and 5 runs scored. |
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Gabriel Milano 3B / 2B / DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Milano went 6-for-9 with 2 RBIs, 1 double, 1 home run, 2 runs scored, and extended his hitting streak to 12 games. |
Week 12 Pitchers
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Carter Cox LHP / OF / VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Cox, a 2026 pitcher/outfielder, earned a win with 7 innings pitched, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, and recording 10 strikeouts. |
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Nate Dietz OF / SS / Lincoln, FL / 2025Dietz earned a win with 7 innings pitched, allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 0 earned runs, 3 walks, and recording 3 strikeouts. |
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Brayden Harris RHP / OF / St Johns Country Day , FL / 2026Harris, a 2026 right-handed pitcher, went 1-0 with 7 innings pitched, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 15 strikeouts. |
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Rivers Kurland LHP / OF / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2025Kurland pitched 7 innings, allowing 0 hits, 1 run, 0 earned runs, 0 walks, and recording 8 strikeouts. |
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Ethan Priest LHP / OF / Mount Dora Christian Academy, FL / 2025Priest, a senior left-handed pitcher, went 1-0 with 6 innings pitched, allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, with 7 strikeouts. |
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Marcelo Rodriguez RHP / RHP / DORAL ACADEMY, FL / 2025Rodriguez pitched 5 innings, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, with 8 strikeouts. |
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Hunter Wallerstein RHP / RHP / EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Wallerstein, a 2025 right-handed pitcher, earned a win with 7 innings pitched, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. |
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Fort Myers Summer ID | FL | 05/18 | Bishop Verot - Fort Myers, FL |
| Fort Myers Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 05/18 | Bishop Verot - Fort Myers, FL |
| Tallahassee Summer ID | FL | 05/27 | Tallahassee State College - Tallahassee, FL |
| Tallahassee Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 05/27 | Tallahassee State College - Tallahassee, FL |
| Tampa Summer ID | FL | 06/03 | Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL |
| Mobile/Gulf Coast Summer ID | FL | 06/03 | Orange Beach Sportsplex - Orange Beach, AL |
| Mobile Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 06/03 | Orange Beach Sportsplex - Orange Beach, AL |
| Tampa Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 06/03 | Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL |
| Florida Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 06/04 | TD Ballpark - Dunedin, FL |
| Bradenton Summer ID | FL | 06/11 | IMG Academy - Bradenton, FL |
| Bradenton Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 06/11 | IMG Academy - Bradenton, FL |
| Savannah Summer ID | FL | 06/12 | Benedictine Military School - Savannah, GA |
| Savannah Rising Stars ID | FL | 06/12 | Benedictine Military School |
| Miami Summer ID | FL | 06/24 | True North Classical Academy - Miami, FL |
| Miami Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 06/24 | True North Classical Academy - Miami, FL |
| Jacksonville Summer ID | FL | 07/01 | University of North Florida - Jacksonville, FL |
| Jacksonville Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 07/01 | University of North Florida - Jacksonville, FL |
| Orlando Summer ID | FL | 07/08 | Lake Brantley - Altamonte Springs, FL |
| Orlando Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 07/08 | Lake Brantley - Altamonte Springs, FL |
| Clearwater Summer ID | FL | 07/15 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| Clearwater Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 07/15 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| Senior Future Games (Class of 2026) | NATIONAL | 07/22 | LakePoint Sports |
| Future Games (Class of 2027) | NATIONAL | 07/23 | LakePoint Sports |
| Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
| 2025 Southeast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 08/02 | LakePoint Sports - Cartersville, GA |