@Elias_d18 21.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/06/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
SS
Elias
Diaz
Chicago Hope Academy (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 159.6LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Cubs RBI
5' 9" • 159.6LBSR/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Cubs RBI
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Best Of Stats
68
Bat Speed (max)
3/10/24
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
89
Exit Velocity (max)
10/06/24
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/06/24
322
Distance (max)
10/06/24
57
Sweet Spot %
3/10/24
7.41
60-yd
10/06/24
4.04
30-yd
10/06/24
1.73
10-yd
10/06/24
18.2
Run speed (max)
10/06/24
79
INF Velo
2/20/23
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
10/06/24
1.97 - 2.16
Pop Time
6/05/24
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
6/27/24
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/27/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
74 - 76
Velo Range
6/27/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.75
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.8
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Position
7.75
60-yard
2.13 - 2.32
Pop Time
79
INF Velo
73
C Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5658
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9844
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 5, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 5, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.75
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
1.50
RSI (max)
1.50
RSI (avg)
1,228
Jump Power (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
24.1
Jump Height (avg)
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
72.54
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
65.03
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 IHSA Season: 1A/2A Check-In - Apr 10, 2025
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Position Player Analysis - Dec 5, 2024
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Takeaways - Oct 11, 2024
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Position Player Analysis - Jul 15, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 4, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 1, 2023
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
C Elias Diaz (Hope Academy) put together a strong, well-rounded performance at the event. The 5-foot-9, 159-pound right-handed hitter has athletic hands, stays through the zone with a level path and was consistently on time and on balance. His furthest batted ball traveled 322 feet and his average exit velocity of 85.3 mph was only four mph off his peak of 89 mph, speaking to him living on the barrel throughout his round. Defensively, he is an active defender behind the plate with quick feet and release. He had a low pop time of 2.01 and topped at 78 mph from the crouch.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, controlled knee-knock stride, gains ground to the mound. Athletic hands, stays through the zone with a flat path, balanced through impact. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop times. One-knee receiver, works up through the ball, confident glove, athletic look, flexible hips. Athletic actions out of the crouch, quick transfers, plays with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.54 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 169.8-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Controls the barrel, stays inside the baseball, line-drives, opposite field approach. 63.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop times. Soft receiver, quick hands, athletic actions, feet move well and toward the bag, works quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.
Elias Diaz, CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Broad shoulders, strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, lands centered on time. Downhill, flat and direct path, backspins balls middle to pull side, quick hands, ball jumps when barrelled. 62.9 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Over the top slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.17-2.22 pop times. Reaches out, gains ground, soft blocker.
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 26.70 max vertical.
Positional Profile: INF/C
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Lean, lanky body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, stays compact at times, level through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 79 mph. Plays from multiple slots, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.32 pop times. C: Soft hands receiving with ability to present pitches, clean footwork, gains momentum towards second. INF: Active, fluid feet, soft hands with a clean transfer, clear feel for the position, plays in rhythm.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.