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 8 Hitters

Hayden Graham RHP / 1B / CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2027 Graham went 8-14 with 6 RBI, 1 double, 3 home runs, and 5 runs.

Gabe Graulau OF / RHP / JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2025 Graulau went 5-9 with 2 home runs, 1 double, 8 RBI, 4 runs, and 2 stolen bases.

Ty Harvey C / Inspiration Academy, FL / 2025 Harvey went 5-9 with 3 RBI, 1 home run, 3 doubles, and 4 runs.

Joseph Lawson C / RHP / Bishop Verot, FL / 2026 Lawson went 5 for 8 with 4 home runs, 1 double, 5 RBI, 3 walks, and 7 runs scored.

Week 8 Pitchers

JaMarques Benton OF / LHP / Jefferson, FL / 2025 Benton went 1-0 with 7 innings pitched, allowing 3 hits, 1 earned run, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts.

Jax Filler RHP / EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2028 Filler faced 16 batters, striking out 9, allowing 1 hit and 0 earned runs.

Joseph Lawson C / RHP / Bishop Verot, FL / 2026 Lawson went 1-0 with a complete game over 7 innings, throwing a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts, 1 walk, 0 hits, and 0 runs in a 4-0 win against Barron Collier.

Jason Lincoln RHP / 3B / Coral Glades, FL / 2027 Lincoln secured a win with a complete game shutout and no-hitter, striking out 12.

Cooper Moss RHP / 1B / Arnold, FL / 2025 Moss went 1-0 with 7 innings pitched, allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 11 strikeouts.

Ethan Savinon C / 3B / Jefferson, FL / 2027 Savinon went 1-0 with 6 innings pitched, allowing 4 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 walks, and 7 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	Tampa, 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	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, 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