Diamond Notes: Week 7 Top Performers
April 3, 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 7 Hitters
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Tyler Brown C / RHP / Parrish Community, FL / 2026Brown went 4-7 at the plate, stealing one base, scoring 2 runs, drawing 3 walks, and driving in 2 RBIs. |
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Jake Carruthers 3B / chaminade-madonna college prep, FL / 2027Carruthers had an impressive week, going 5-10 with a home run, a double, 5 RBIs, while also making some tough plays at third base. |
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Kristo'pher Colondres C / OF / SEFFNER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, FL / 2026Colondres batted .600, going 3-5 with 2 home runs, 4 runs scored, 4 stolen bases, and received 2 intentional walks. |
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Gabriel Milano 3B / 2B / DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Milano went 7-9, hitting two home runs, including a home run against the IMG National Team, while driving in 4 RBIs, and scoring 6 runs. |
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Andrew Montero C / 3B / SEFFNER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, FL / 2025Montero went 4-9, driving in 5 RBIs, hitting 1 double, and scoring 3 runs. |
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Kevin Prieto OF / LHP / PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL, FL / 2027Prieto recorded 8 hits in 10 at-bats, with 5 RBIs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 runs scored, and 3 stolen bases. |
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Edward Risano C / OF / Winter Springs , FL / 2026Risano went 7-11, with 4 RBIs, 3 doubles, and 3 runs scored. |
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Miguel Tapia 3B / WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Tapia went 8-11, with 1 walk, 2 hit-by-pitches, 1 double, 3 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. |
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Frank Thomas III 1B / OF / IMG Academy , FL / 2027Thomas went 6-8, with 9 RBIs, 1 triple, 2 home runs, 7 runs scored, and 4 stolen bases. |
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Sebastian Wilson OF / RHP / IMG Academy, IL / 2027Wilson went 6-7, driving in 10 RBIs, with 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 3 runs scored, and 1 stolen base. |
Week 7 Pitchers
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Wesley Anderson RHP / PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2026Anderson pitched 7 innings, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 8. |
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Santiago Arismendi RHP / OF / Chaminade Madonna , FL / 2026Arismendi pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 run, 2 walks, and striking out 8 to earn a win against Cardinal Newman. |
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Nate Downey SS / RHP / Master's Academy Vero Beach , FL / 2026Downey threw a 7-inning complete game win against Westminster Academy, striking out 11, and allowing 1 earned run in a 6-2 victory. |
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Jimmy Huard RHP / 1B / Western, FL / 2026Huard won with a dominant performance, pitching 7 innings, allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 hit-by-pitch, and striking out 17. |
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Carter Malartsik RHP / 2B / THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY, FL / 2025Malartsik went 1-0, pitching 7 innings, allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, and striking out 12. |
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Cooper Moss RHP / 1B / Arnold, FL / 2025Moss went 1-0, pitching 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, and striking out 14 against Bozeman, a team ranked in the top 25 last week. |
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Marcelo Rodriguez RHP / RHP / DORAL ACADEMY, FL / 2025Rodrigues pitched 4.2 innings allowing 2 runs with 7 strikeouts to help Doral to the Championship Game of the IMG Classic. |
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Aiden Smarrito RHP / WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025Smarrito secured a win, pitching 5 1/3 innings, allowing 5 hits, 0 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, and striking out 8. |
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Daniel Tartaglia LHP / Stoneman Douglas, FL / 2025Tartaglia earned a win, pitching 7 innings, allowing 6 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, and striking out 13. |
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 | Tampa, FL |
| Mobile 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 | Tampa, FL |
| Florida Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 06/04 | University of South Florida - Tampa, 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 Rising Stars ID | FL | 06/12 | Benedictine Military School |
| South FL Summer ID | FL | 06/24 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| South FL Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | FL | 06/24 | Fort Lauderdale, 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 |