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 5 Hitters

Mason Avant RHP / St. John Paul II, FL / 2025 Avant performed strongly, batting 4-for-7 with 2 RBIs, 3 doubles, 1 home run, and scoring 2 runs.

Michael Bergamo OF / Tocoi Creek, FL / 2025 Bergamo contributed with a 3-for-6 performance, including 1 double, 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored, and 3 stolen bases.

Gavin Byrd SS / 3B / LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, FL / 2026 Byrd went 3-for-8, driving in 4 RBIs, hitting 3 home runs, and scoring 4 runs.

Logan Galban OF / LHP / Jefferson, FL / 2026 Galban had an outstanding week, going 4-for-6 with 6 RBIs, hitting 2 doubles, 1 home run, and scoring multiple runs.

Tyler Kenast LHP / 1B / Winter Springs, FL / 2026 Kenast went 4-for-7, driving in 4 RBIs, hitting 1 double, 1 home run, and scoring 3 runs.

Jonathan Matos C / 1B / Rockledge, FL / 2025 Matos shined, collecting 7 hits in 11 at-bats, with 7 RBIs, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 6 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases.

Gabriel Milano 3B / 2B / DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025 Milano had a dominant week, going 6-for-10 with 3 home runs, 1 double, 8 RBIs, and scoring 6 runs.

CEDARIS SMITH SS / 2B / Buchholz, FL / 2025 Smith had a big week, going 5-for-10 with 10 RBIs, 1 double, 2 home runs, and scoring 5 runs.

Week 5 Pitchers

Mark Aleman LHP / 1B / American Heritage Plantation , FL / 2025 Aleman secured a win, pitching 5 innings, giving up 3 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, and striking out 10.

Eli Blair LHP / 1B / J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025 Blair finished with a no-decision, pitching 7 innings, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 3 walks, and 7 strikeouts, with the game ending in the 8th.

Rylee Gibson RHP / 1B / Foundation Academy, FL / 2025 Gibson earned a win, pitching 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, and 4 strikeouts.

Max Helbling RHP / 2B / John Paul Catholic High School, FL / 2026 Helbling went 1-0, throwing a complete game over 7 innings with 4 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts, and just 56 pitches.

Charlie Houd RHP / PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025 Houd received a no-decision against Martin County on Wednesday, pitching 5 2/3 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 unearned run, 2 walks, and striking out 11.

Jason Lincoln RHP / 3B / Coral Glades, FL / 2027 Lincoln earned the win, pitching a complete game over 7 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 0 walks, and striking out 5.

Jayvon Morris SS / Merritt Island Christian, FL / 2026 Morris pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 walk, and racking up 15 strikeouts.

Aiden Nguyen LHP / OF / Wesley Chapel High School, FL / 2026 Nguyen pitched 6 innings, allowing 5 hits, 2 runs, 0 walks, and striking out 11.

Derick Paz 3B / RHP / IMMACULATA-LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025 Paz threw a complete game shutout over 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and striking out 2.

Aiden Smarrito RHP / WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025 Smarrito earned a win, pitching 5 innings with 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and 4 strikeouts on just 60 pitches.

Nate Wade RHP / SS / Tocoi Creek , FL / 2026 Wade went 1-0, pitching 5 innings, allowing 1 hit, 2 runs (0 earned), 5 walks, and striking out 8.

Aaron Watson RHP / Trinity Christian Academy (JAX), FL / 2025 Watson pitched 6 innings, allowing 6 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, and striking out 13.

Charlie Willcox RHP / 1B / South Walton, FL / 2025 Willcox threw 6 innings, giving up 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, and striking out 10.

Upcoming Events

Showcase	State	Date	Location
Tampa Rising Stars Games	FL	04/19	Berkeley Prep - Tampa, FL
FL Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)	FL	05/27	Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Daytona, FL
FL Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)	FL	05/28	Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Daytona, FL