Florida 2028 Rankings: Fall Update

Yariel Diaz LHP / 1B / TNXL Academy, FL / 2028

Diaz continues to show a polished arsenal with command of the zone. Upper 80s to low 90s from the left side. Sharp curveball with depth and a changeup for strikes. Understands how to pitch and attack hitters. Coming off a stint with Team USA 15U.

Yariel Diaz ‘28 (FL)

6’1” 160 lbs.

#3 National Rank | Lively FB w/ strong ride and arm side run, s/m traits. CB slurvy glove side break w/ depth. CH sharp fade.

High ceiling arsenal w/ command.

FB: 88-89 (2274)
CB: 77-78 (2492)
CH: 82-83 (2075)@TNXLAcademy | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/BCRJlVK0SH

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) September 3, 2025

DJ Ford OF / RHP / Plant, FL / 2028

Ford is one of the best athletes the state of Florida has seen in a few years. True center fielder who can go get it. Plus runner with multiple sub-4.00 home-to-firsts this summer. Game-changer on the base paths with power that continues to develop.

‘28 DJ Ford (FL)@Bayareaprobb

Ford continues to swing it well today jumping on the first pitch for a barreled single to left. #FLSC25 | @ShooterHunt https://t.co/tQOn2DgUeg pic.twitter.com/VxsYI3gEfz

— Rocco Iervasi Jr. (@rocco_iervasi) July 13, 2025

Aiden Kearney SS / RHP / Hagerty, FL / 2028

Kearney started at shortstop and batted in the middle of the order as a freshman for a Hagerty team that made it to the State Final Four. Physically advanced with power potential in his bat. Above-average arm will keep him on the left side of the dirt long term.

Alex Rodriguez SS / RHP / Plant City, FL / 2028

Rodriguez burst onto the scene this summer after a strong spring where he started as a freshman. Switch-hitter with a mature approach and developing power potential. Uses his lower half well and can drive both gaps. Defensively, has an above-average glove at short. Bouncy with range and soft hands.

2nd hit of the game for ‘28 SS Alex Rodriguez (FL).

Has impressed on both sides of the field with a sweet swing from the left side.@FBH_Angels#EastCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/3bkr8LXXl8

— Rocco Iervasi Jr. (@rocco_iervasi) June 12, 2025 

Kohen Poplin  RHP / SS / Venice, FL / 2028

Poplin has some of the biggest upside in this class. Dynamic mover on the mound with a fastball that jumps. Upper 80s/low 90s with more room to get stronger and add velo. Spins a sharp swing and miss breaking ball. Overall, an above-average athlete who can swing it and defend well at short as well. MVP of the 2025 NHSI.

Plenty of upside to be excited about for
‘28 RHP Kohen Poplin (FL)

FB: 86-89
SLV: 76-78 (2600s, tight)

Dynamic mover with efficient arm path. Ball jumps out of the hand with feel for spin. Young look w/ much m2c…

👍 || #FLPC25 || @PrepBaseballFL pic.twitter.com/CAxbJywJC5

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 7, 2025