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    #3 VANDERBILT

    Sep 03, 2021 2 minutes

    RECRUITING COORDINATOR: Mike Baxter

    TOP RECRUIT: Davis Diaz, SS (No. 68)

    OVERVIEW: The Commodores again land an elite class, as this is their fifth straight to land in the top five. Vanderbilt joins Florida as the only programs to bring in so many consecutive top-five classes.

    Diaz was drafted (207) is a good athlete with the tools to play up the middle, either on the infield or in center field. He has a good feel for the barrel and is an above-average runner. has well above-average speed and is a good athlete who can play all over the diamond. He has a quick, compact righthanded swing that gives him offensive upside. Shortstop offers a bit more projection as he physically matures. He’s rangy, has good instincts in the infield and has upside offensively.   is a switch-hitter with power potential and offers defensive versatility, showing the ability to play in the out field or behind the plate.

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