Diamond Notes: Week 2 Top Performers
February 26, 2025
Welcome to Diamond Notes: Weekly Top Performers. Each week, we shine a spotlight on exceptional high school baseball performaces 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 2 Hitters
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Andrew Barr OF / RHP / Lake Brantley, FL / 2026Junior Andrew Barr made his presence felt, hitting 3 singles and a home run while driving in 2 runs.
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Glenn Brooks OF / 2B / PACE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Senior Glenn Brooks saved the best for last, hitting a walk-off home run in the 9th inning to clinch a 4-3 victory. He finished the week with 4 hits in 6 at-bats, 2 RBIs, 5 runs scored, and an impressive 5 stolen bases.
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Blayne Humphrey OF / C / SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Blayne Humphrey was nearly unstoppable, batting 6 for 8 over the week. His haul included a double, 3 runs scored, and 3 stolen bases, marking him as a key contributor.
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Kaiden Johnson C / 3B / Jefferson, FL / 2026Junior Kaiden Johnson, a multi-position talent, went 2 for 6 with a double and a single, driving in 3 runs.
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Aiden Kearney 3B / RHP / Hagerty, FL / 2028Freshman infielder Aiden Kearney impressed with 4 hits in 8 at-bats, scoring 2 runs and swiping 2 stolen bases, signaling a bright future ahead.
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Chase Negron OF / OF / Oviedo, FL / 2026Chase Negron collected 5 hits in 9 at-bats. His stat line included a triple, 2 doubles, and 2 singles, with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
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Aaron Parnell SS / FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2028Freshman Aaron Parnell proved his versatility, splitting time between pitching and catching. He recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats, including a double, while driving in 3 runs.
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Reid Patton SS / HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2027Reid Patton had a stellar week, going 5 for 8 at the plate. He drove in 4 runs, hit a double, scored a run, and showcased his speed with 3 stolen bases.
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Sebastian Peralta 3B / SS / JULE F SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Senior Sebastian Peralta powered his way to 5 hits in 8 at-bats, amassing 4 RBIs. His week featured a double, a home run, and 3 runs scored.
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Ruben Zuany 1B / RHP / Coral Springs, FL / 2025Ruben Zuany, a Bethune Cookman commit, dominated with 5 hits in 7 at-bats. He racked up 6 RBIs, hit 2 doubles and a triple, scored 3 runs, and stole 2 bases.
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Week 2 Pitchers
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Mason Avant RHP / St. John Paul II, FL / 2025Avant blanked opponents over 7 innings, allowing no hits, walking one, and fanning 13 in a shutout masterpiece.
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Troy Burke RHP / ST PETERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2027Burke tossed 5 scoreless innings against Dunedin, scattering 5 hits.
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Carter Cox LHP / OF / VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Cox went 2-0, fanning 11 in 6.2 innings while surrendering only one hit.
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Ethan Dejesus SS / RHP / JULE F SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026DeJesus went 2-0, racking up 12 strikeouts in 5 innings while allowing only an unearned run.
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Joey Duprey RHP / SS / Rockledge, FL / 2025Duprey punched out 11 in 5 innings, allowing 2 hits and one run.
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Ben Filler / Winter Springs, FL / 2025Filler was nearly untouchable, throwing 5 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts and securing a victory.
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Rocco Giordano RHP / NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Giordano threw a complete game, allowing one hit and no runs with 10 strikeouts.
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Spencer Krasner LHP / Chaminade Madonna, FL / 2026Krasner mowed down 12 in 6 innings, giving up one hit and no runs with swing-and-miss stuff.
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Jason Lincoln RHP / 3B / Coral Glades, FL / 2027Lincoln struck out 11 in 6 innings, conceding just one earned run in a strong outing.
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Sims McCluskey RHP / WEST ORANGE HIGH, FL / 2025McClusky earned a win in a 5.2-inning complete game, allowing one unearned run on 4 hits.
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Jameson McGuire LHP / 1B / SANTA FE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026McGuire was lights-out in a complete-game shutout against Berkeley Prep, allowing 3 hits, striking out 7, and walking none in a tight 1-0 win.
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Jayvon Morris SS / Merritt Island Christian, FL / 2026Morris tossed a perfect game against Calvary Chapel with 10 strikeouts in 4 innings.
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Alex Pantoja OF / 1B / HAGERTY HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Pantoja delivered 6.1 shutout innings, allowing one hit and striking out 6 on an efficient 70 pitches.
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Aaron Parnell SS / FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2028Parnell’s two-way dominance included a 6-inning win, giving up 2 hits and no earned runs.
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Sammy Roberts LHP / OF / PACE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Roberts tossed a 6-inning shutout, scattering 3 hits and striking out 7 without issuing a walk.
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Alfrin Rosario RHP / 2B / MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Despite a loss, Rosario dazzled with 16 strikeouts in 6 innings, allowing just 2 hits and 2 walks.
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Ethan Savinon C / 3B / Jefferson, FL / 2027Savinon struck out 9 in 5 innings, allowing one unearned run.
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Michael Senay RHP / OF / EAST RIVER HIGH, FL / 2025Senay anchored a combined no-hitter, dealing 6.1 hitless innings with 15 strikeouts and just one walk.
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Dalton Todd SS / RHP / Sebring, FL / 2025Todd pitched 5 innings, conceding one unearned run on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts.
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