Jordan Diaz Stats & Scouting Report

AB	38
AVG	.211
OBP	.302
SLG	.211
HR	0

Full name Jordan David Diaz
Born 08/13/2000 in Monteria, Colombia
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 09/18/2022

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium

Track Record: Diaz turned in his most impressive professional season to date in 2022, six years after the Colombia native signed for $275,000, and it culminated in his big league debut. Diaz hit .319 in 94 games with Double-A Midland, the third-highest average among qualified hitters despite being one of the Texas League's youngest hitters at 21 years old. He continued to rake upon promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas (.348) and arrived in Oakland in late September, hitting .265 in 15 games.

Scouting Report: The book on Diaz hasn't changed much over the years. His exceptional feel for contact, short swing and flat bat path lead to ample loud contact. His power continues to tick up as well--his 19 homers between Midland and Las Vegas were a career high. Diaz has extreme confidence in his barrel ability. He's one of the most aggressive hitters in Oakland's system, saw the fewest amount of pitches of any qualified Texas League hitter and has never posted a walk rate above 6.8% in full-season ball. Skeptical evaluators keep waiting for more advanced pitchers to exploit Diaz's ultra-aggressive approach, but it hasn't happened yet. He still doesn't have a clear defensive home. Diaz has a strong arm and good hands, but he's compromised at third base because of his lack of range. He played more first base in 2022, but he's undersized for the position. The A's have tried him in left field as well, although his lack of speed is an issue in the outfield. Oakland deployed him mostly at second base in the big leagues despite rarely playing there as a minor leaguer and were encouraged by the results.

The Future: Diaz's pure hitting ability continues to stand out despite his obvious defensive limitations. He'll compete for playing time with the rebuilding A's in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 50. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 55.
Track Record: Diaz has consistently demonstrated advanced hitting ability since he signed with the A’s out of Colombia for $275,000 in 2016. That continued in 2021 with High-A Lansing. Diaz finished fourth in batting average (.288) and tied for 10th in wRC+ (121) among qualified High-A Central hitters despite being one of the league’s youngest hitters at 20 years old. He also appeared on Colombia’s Olympic qualifying roster. The A’s added Diaz to their 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: An innate feel for the barrel and a solid swing path allows Diaz to consistently hit for average, and his power is slowly catching up. Diaz likes to deploy his hitting ability and swings the bat freely. He owned one of the highest swing percentages in the A’s system and also posted one of its lowest walk rates (6.8%), but his contact skills so far have allowed him to maintain a manageable strikeout rate. Diaz’s future defensive home has yet to crystallize. Diaz’s stocky frame has raised concerns in the past, although he looked a bit more spry in 2021. He flashes the ability to handle third base, but still needs to clean up his footwork. The A’s shifted Diaz to first base more in 2021, but he’s undersized for the position, and also briefly tried him in left field, where his foot speed was tested.

The Future: Opposing teams have coveted Diaz in trade talks in the past. His pure hitting ability may be good enough to make up for the defensive ambiguity.
TRACK RECORD: Oakland signed Diaz for $275,000 during the 2016 international signing period on the strength of his bat. He made his professional debut as a 16-year-old, slowly worked his way through the lower levels and posted a respectable .264/.307/.430 slash line as a teenager in the college-heavy New York-Penn League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has always possessed hitter-ish qualities dating back to his days as an amateur in Colombia. He has natural bat-to-ball skills and generates a ton of hard contact. He has a thicker build and is close to maxed out physically, inviting questions about both his power potential and ability to stick at third base, where he shows off an average arm but inconsistent footwork. The A's want to see Diaz improve his focus and approach, hoping he can turn in quality at-bats on a more consistent basis.

THE FUTURE: Diaz internally draws comparisons to Renato Nunez, another A's international signee who flourished into a power-hitting, everyday player with Baltimore. Diaz will still be just 20 years old in 2021 and should begin the year at low Class A.
TRACK RECORD: Part of the burgeoning baseball scene in Colombia, Diaz made his debut as a 16-yearold in 2017 and advanced to short-season Vermont in 2019, ranking as the No. 8 prospect in the New York-Penn League.

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has impressed observers with his advanced approach on both sides of the ball. He has a good foundation at the plate with a low-maintenance swing, strong hands and the ability to generate hard contact. A leg kick sometimes leads Diaz tends to pull off the ball, which leaves him vulnerable against breaking balls from righthanders. Diaz has a sturdy frame with present strength with some power potential thanks to a solid base. Diaz appears to have skill set to stay at third base, displaying solid reactions and groundball reads with average range. While he has enough arm strength for the position, he needs work on his footwork and arm slots because he tends to sling the ball and not finish his throws.

THE FUTURE: Coming off a productive 2019, Diaz appears ticketed for low Class A Beloit in 2020.
Track Record: The Athletics signed Diaz for $275,000 out of Colombia on the strength of his bat. In the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2018, he showcased quality bat-to-ball skills and strike-zone awareness by hitting .277 with a .371 on-base percentage with nearly as many walks (19) as strikeouts (22).

Scouting Report: Diaz draws attention for his short righthanded swing and line-drive approach with gap power. He hits to all fields and frequently barrels balls for resounding hits. Scouts are mixed on Diaz's power potential because his 5-foot-10 frame is quickly maxing out and offers little in the way of projection. Diaz throws well at third base and has good hands, but his actions can be stiff at times.

The Future: Diaz does many things well in the batter's box, and his bat could carry him up the ladder.

Minor League Top Prospects

Diaz got his first crack at short-season ball after spending three seasons in Rookie-ball. He drove in runs consistently and ended up tied for the NYPL lead in RBIs (47). After hitting only one home run in the 2017 and 2018 seasons combined, Diaz collected three homers in each month of the summer. Diaz’s 5-foot-10 frame doesn’t offer much projection, but evaluators believe more power is on the way. He has shown the ability to make consistent contact, but his hitting approach still needs work. Diaz has the ability to play a quality third base, showcasing solid range and a plus arm. While the tools are present on defense, Diaz hasn’t turned them into consistent play in the field. If he reaches his potential, he could be blossom into an above-average defender at third base who hits for power.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium

Track Record: Diaz turned in his most impressive professional season to date in 2022, six years after the Colombia native signed for $275,000, and it culminated in his big league debut. Diaz hit .319 in 94 games with Double-A Midland, the third-highest average among qualified hitters despite being one of the Texas League's youngest hitters at 21 years old. He continued to rake upon promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas (.348) and arrived in Oakland in late September, hitting .265 in 15 games.

Scouting Report: The book on Diaz hasn't changed much over the years. His exceptional feel for contact, short swing and flat bat path lead to ample loud contact. His power continues to tick up as well--his 19 homers between Midland and Las Vegas were a career high. Diaz has extreme confidence in his barrel ability. He's one of the most aggressive hitters in Oakland's system, saw the fewest amount of pitches of any qualified Texas League hitter and has never posted a walk rate above 6.8% in full-season ball. Skeptical evaluators keep waiting for more advanced pitchers to exploit Diaz's ultra-aggressive approach, but it hasn't happened yet. He still doesn't have a clear defensive home. Diaz has a strong arm and good hands, but he's compromised at third base because of his lack of range. He played more first base in 2022, but he's undersized for the position. The A's have tried him in left field as well, although his lack of speed is an issue in the outfield. Oakland deployed him mostly at second base in the big leagues despite rarely playing there as a minor leaguer and were encouraged by the results.

The Future: Diaz's pure hitting ability continues to stand out despite his obvious defensive limitations. He'll compete for playing time with the rebuilding A's in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 50. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 55.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium

Track Record: Diaz turned in his most impressive professional season to date in 2022, six years after the Colombia native signed for $275,000, and it culminated in his big league debut. Diaz hit .319 in 94 games with Double-A Midland, the third-highest average among qualified hitters despite being one of the Texas League's youngest hitters at 21 years old. He continued to rake upon promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas (.348) and arrived in Oakland in late September, hitting .265 in 15 games.

Scouting Report: The book on Diaz hasn't changed much over the years. His exceptional feel for contact, short swing and flat bat path lead to ample loud contact. His power continues to tick up as well--his 19 homers between Midland and Las Vegas were a career high. Diaz has extreme confidence in his barrel ability. He's one of the most aggressive hitters in Oakland's system, saw the fewest amount of pitches of any qualified Texas League hitter and has never posted a walk rate above 6.8% in full-season ball. Skeptical evaluators keep waiting for more advanced pitchers to exploit Diaz's ultra-aggressive approach, but it hasn't happened yet. He still doesn't have a clear defensive home. Diaz has a strong arm and good hands, but he's compromised at third base because of his lack of range. He played more first base in 2022, but he's undersized for the position. The A's have tried him in left field as well, although his lack of speed is an issue in the outfield. Oakland deployed him mostly at second base in the big leagues despite rarely playing there as a minor leaguer and were encouraged by the results.

The Future: Diaz's pure hitting ability continues to stand out despite his obvious defensive limitations. He'll compete for playing time with the rebuilding A's in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 50. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 55.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Diaz has consistently demonstrated advanced hitting ability since he signed with the A&#39s out of Colombia for $275,000 in 2016. That continued in 2021 with High-A Lansing. Diaz finished fourth in batting average (.288) and tied for 10th in wRC+ (121) among qualified High-A Central hitters despite being one of the league&#39s youngest hitters at 20 years old. He also appeared on Colombia&#39s Olympic qualifying roster. The A&#39s added Diaz to their 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: An innate feel for the barrel and a solid swing path allows Diaz to consistently hit for average, and his power is slowly catching up. Diaz likes to deploy his hitting ability and swings the bat freely. He owned one of the highest swing percentages in the A&#39s system and also posted one of its lowest walk rates (6.8%), but his contact skills so far have allowed him to maintain a manageable strikeout rate. Diaz&#39s future defensive home has yet to crystallize. Diaz&#39s stocky frame has raised concerns in the past, although he looked a bit more spry in 2021. He flashes the ability to handle third base, but still needs to clean up his footwork. The A&#39s shifted Diaz to first base more in 2021, but he&#39s undersized for the position, and also briefly tried him in left field, where his foot speed was tested.

The Future: Opposing teams have coveted Diaz in trade talks in the past. His pure hitting ability may be good enough to make up for the defensive ambiguity.
Track Record: Diaz has consistently demonstrated advanced hitting ability since he signed with the A’s out of Colombia for $275,000 in 2016. That continued in 2021 with High-A Lansing. Diaz finished fourth in batting average (.288) and tied for 10th in wRC+ (121) among qualified High-A Central hitters despite being one of the league’s youngest hitters at 20 years old. He also appeared on Colombia’s Olympic qualifying roster. The A’s added Diaz to their 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: An innate feel for the barrel and a solid swing path allows Diaz to consistently hit for average, and his power is slowly catching up. Diaz likes to deploy his hitting ability and swings the bat freely. He owned one of the highest swing percentages in the A’s system and also posted one of its lowest walk rates (6.8%), but his contact skills so far have allowed him to maintain a manageable strikeout rate. Diaz’s future defensive home has yet to crystallize. Diaz’s stocky frame has raised concerns in the past, although he looked a bit more spry in 2021. He flashes the ability to handle third base, but still needs to clean up his footwork. The A’s shifted Diaz to first base more in 2021, but he’s undersized for the position, and also briefly tried him in left field, where his foot speed was tested.

The Future: Opposing teams have coveted Diaz in trade talks in the past. His pure hitting ability may be good enough to make up for the defensive ambiguity.
TRACK RECORD: Oakland signed Diaz for $275,000 during the 2016 international signing period on the strength of his bat. He made his professional debut as a 16-year-old, slowly worked his way through the lower levels and posted a respectable .264/.307/.430 slash line as a teenager in the college-heavy New York-Penn League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has always possessed hitter-ish qualities dating back to his days as an amateur in Colombia. He has natural bat-to-ball skills and generates a ton of hard contact. He has a thicker build and is close to maxed out physically, inviting questions about both his power potential and ability to stick at third base, where he shows off an average arm but inconsistent footwork. The A's want to see Diaz improve his focus and approach, hoping he can turn in quality at-bats on a more consistent basis.

THE FUTURE: Diaz internally draws comparisons to Renato Nunez, another A's international signee who flourished into a power-hitting, everyday player with Baltimore. Diaz will still be just 20 years old in 2021 and should begin the year at low Class A.
TRACK RECORD: Oakland signed Diaz for $275,000 during the 2016 international signing period on the strength of his bat. He made his professional debut as a 16-year-old, slowly worked his way through the lower levels and posted a respectable .264/.307/.430 slash line as a teenager in the college-heavy New York-Penn League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has always possessed hitter-ish qualities dating back to his days as an amateur in Colombia. He has natural bat-to-ball skills and generates a ton of hard contact. He has a thicker build and is close to maxed out physically, inviting questions about both his power potential and ability to stick at third base, where he shows off an average arm but inconsistent footwork. The A's want to see Diaz improve his focus and approach, hoping he can turn in quality at-bats on a more consistent basis.

THE FUTURE: Diaz internally draws comparisons to Renato Nunez, another A's international signee who flourished into a power-hitting, everyday player with Baltimore. Diaz will still be just 20 years old in 2021 and should begin the year at low Class A.
TRACK RECORD: Oakland signed Diaz for $275,000 during the 2016 international signing period on the strength of his bat. He made his professional debut as a 16-year-old, slowly worked his way through the lower levels and posted a respectable .264/.307/.430 slash line as a teenager in the college-heavy New York-Penn League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has always possessed hitter-ish qualities dating back to his days as an amateur in Colombia. He has natural bat-to-ball skills and generates a ton of hard contact. He has a thicker build and is close to maxed out physically, inviting questions about both his power potential and ability to stick at third base, where he shows off an average arm but inconsistent footwork. The A's want to see Diaz improve his focus and approach, hoping he can turn in quality at-bats on a more consistent basis.

THE FUTURE: Diaz internally draws comparisons to Renato Nunez, another A's international signee who flourished into a power-hitting, everyday player with Baltimore. Diaz will still be just 20 years old in 2021 and should begin the year at low Class A.
TRACK RECORD: Part of the burgeoning baseball scene in Colombia, Diaz made his debut as a 16-yearold in 2017 and advanced to short-season Vermont in 2019, ranking as the No. 8 prospect in the New York-Penn League. BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 45 Risk: High BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has impressed observers with his advanced approach on both sides of the ball. He has a good foundation at the plate with a low-maintenance swing, strong hands and the ability to generate hard contact. A leg kick sometimes leads Diaz tends to pull off the ball, which leaves him vulnerable against breaking balls from righthanders. Diaz has a sturdy frame with present strength with some power potential thanks to a solid base. Diaz appears to have skill set to stay at third base, displaying solid reactions and groundball reads with average range. While he has enough arm strength for the position, he needs work on his footwork and arm slots because he tends to sling the ball and not finish his throws.

THE FUTURE: Coming off a productive 2019, Diaz appears ticketed for low Class A Beloit in 2020.
TRACK RECORD: Part of the burgeoning baseball scene in Colombia, Diaz made his debut as a 16-yearold in 2017 and advanced to short-season Vermont in 2019, ranking as the No. 8 prospect in the New York-Penn League.

SCOUTING REPORT: Diaz has impressed observers with his advanced approach on both sides of the ball. He has a good foundation at the plate with a low-maintenance swing, strong hands and the ability to generate hard contact. A leg kick sometimes leads Diaz tends to pull off the ball, which leaves him vulnerable against breaking balls from righthanders. Diaz has a sturdy frame with present strength with some power potential thanks to a solid base. Diaz appears to have skill set to stay at third base, displaying solid reactions and groundball reads with average range. While he has enough arm strength for the position, he needs work on his footwork and arm slots because he tends to sling the ball and not finish his throws.

THE FUTURE: Coming off a productive 2019, Diaz appears ticketed for low Class A Beloit in 2020.
Diaz got his first crack at short-season ball after spending three seasons in Rookie-ball. He drove in runs consistently and ended up tied for the NYPL lead in RBIs (47). After hitting only one home run in the 2017 and 2018 seasons combined, Diaz collected three homers in each month of the summer. Diaz’s 5-foot-10 frame doesn’t offer much projection, but evaluators believe more power is on the way. He has shown the ability to make consistent contact, but his hitting approach still needs work. Diaz has the ability to play a quality third base, showcasing solid range and a plus arm. While the tools are present on defense, Diaz hasn’t turned them into consistent play in the field. If he reaches his potential, he could be blossom into an above-average defender at third base who hits for power.