Ranked No. 131 in Ohio's 2028 class. Diedrick stands 5-foot-10, 172 pounds. On the mound, the fastball leads the profile — sitting an advanced 85-87, topped at 88, velocity already ahead of the class. He works a three-pitch mix, adding a 71-72 mph curveball and a 70-73 mph slider.
2/21/26
Zachary Diedrick, Amherst Steele (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with strength developing. Hit: RHH. Direct stroke with impact traits when on time. Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 329 foot max distance. Delivery: Balanced mover with steady direction. Arm Action: RH. Clean stroke with repeatability. FB: 85-87 T87. 1826 rpm avg, 10.6 IVB avg, 9.2 HM avg. CB: 68-69 T69. 2124 rpm avg, -8.9 IVB avg, -15.3 HM avg. SL: 73-74 T74. 2168 rpm avg, -1.3 IVB avg, -13.7 HM avg. CH: 76-78 T78. 1250 rpm avg, 9.1 IVB avg, 11.2 HM avg. ATH: 6.92 runner in the 60. 1.66 split.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with strength developing.
Hit: RHH. Direct stroke with impact traits when on time.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 329 foot max distance.
Delivery: Balanced mover with steady direction.
Arm Action: RH. Clean stroke with repeatability.
FB: 85-87 T87. 1826 rpm avg, 10.6 IVB avg, 9.2 HM avg.
CB: 68-69 T69. 2124 rpm avg, -8.9 IVB avg, -15.3 HM avg.
SL: 73-74 T74. 2168 rpm avg, -1.3 IVB avg, -13.7 HM avg.
CH: 76-78 T78. 1250 rpm avg, 9.1 IVB avg, 11.2 HM avg.
ATH: 6.92 runner in the 60. 1.66 split.