Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | OAK | 3B | 13 | 45 |
Grades Update: Feb 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 55 | 45 |
Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Ian Smith
Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Very stocky, physical frame with a lack of future projection. Muscle mass is clear to see in his lower half and shoulders.
Hit: Diaz is just a joy to watch swing a stick. Uses a wide, open base that settles into a slight crouch. Hands placed right below his ear with a slight bat wiggle in his preload. Will begin his load with a high leg kick before showing above average bat speed through the zone. Shows elite ability to manipulate his barrel throughout the strike zone creating high level bat-to-ball abilities. Will spray the ball to all fields without changing his approach by utilizing a short, linear bat path that will attack balls out front. Diaz can get beat by velocity up, but doesn't miss fastballs in the zone and shows a keen eye for spin. Easy to see the potential in bat going forward. Grade: 55
Power: A quickly improving aspect to Diaz profile. Natural strength in the frame combined with his plus bat speed have allowed his power numbers to make a huge jump in the past 18 months. Incorporates his lower half extremely well. A slight change in launch angle has let Diaz to tap into consistent pop predominantly to the pull side, but now has even started to show the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field with more ease. Grade: 50
Field: Diaz will show inconsistent flashes of an impressive glove at the hot corner. Puts himself into good positions and will show soft hands when receiving. Will pivot and bend well at the waist, but lacks overall quickness when moving laterally. Has the tools to make all the plays, but will get out of control on occasion leading to a fair amount of unforced errors. Grade: 45
Arm: Loudest tool in his defensive profile. Will showcase a cannon when he gets his feet set, but shows the arm talent to make strong throws on the move. Can make throws with pace and carry from multiple angles. Can get excitable and rush throws, but overall the arm plays well at 3B. Grade: 55
Run: Diaz will get an explosive first step out of the box clocking near plus times going home to first, but lacks a true second gear. Doesn't possess the footwork and instincts to be a true base stealer, but has a chance to swipe a few bags. Grade: 45
Overall: Jordan Diaz is a very interesting bat in this Athletics system. Shows potential to have the best bat-to-ball skills in the entire organization with a chance to grow into 20 HR pop eventually. Needs to show the consistent ability to make the everyday play at 3B to stick long term, but this bat can hold enough weight to carry his profile. Overall package is very similar to Detroit 3B Issac Paredes.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate
