Norcal Diamond Notes: 4/22 - 4/28
May 1, 2019
Our weekly Diamond Notes highlights notable players that were nominated by their coaches for Northern California Player of the Week award for the week of April 22-29. Though not selected as the Player of the Week, they earned this special recognition. Players are listed alphabetically.
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2019 RHP Drew Aguiar – Bella Vista HS - Tuesday 4/23 vs Roseville HS; 5.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 6 K, earned his 6th win of the year. On Saturday 4/27 vs Rio Americano at Raley Field. Entered 0-0 game in 3rd inning with 14 outs left for his pitching week. Went 4.1 IP, 10 K, H, BB to earn W. Season; 7-1, ERA under 1.00
2019 OF Mark Balleza – California HS – Went 5-for-7 in St. Francis Elite 8 Tournament. Team lost to Monte Vista and Wilcox and defeated St. Francis
2019 OF Luke Carr – San Joaquin Memorial HS - Was a perfect 6-for-6 (2 2B, RBI) in two wins vs conference opponent Madera HS. Played outstanding defense as well. Multiple quality at-bats
2020 RHP Gianni Cavallo – Cardinal Newman HS - No-hitter vs conference foe Analy HS, 7 IP, 8 K, 2 BB. Ended 7th going through 3-4-5 hitters and ended the game on a 3-pitch strikeout
2020 CF Chase Davis – Franklin HS – Arizona commit; Team took 2 of 3 vs Jesuit HS, outstanding D in CF all three games. Went 5-for-8, 3 BB, 2B, 5 R, RBI; Season .333, 28 R, 18 RBI, .537 OBP
2019 C Matt Dzoan – Redwood Christian HS – Went 8-for-10 on the week with 2 2B, HR, 6 RBI. Hitting .431 on the year
2020 RHP Nathan Hansen – Oak Ridge HS - Complete game one hitter, no walks, 8 K in a 6-0 victory over Whitney HS
2019 RHP Hunter Hayes – Casa Roble HS - Went 6 IP, 4 H, 12 K in 10-4 win vs Woodland HS. On the season has a 0.78 ERA, 36 IP, 61 K, 18 BB. Uncommitted 6-foot-0 190-pounds, has matched up vs other team #1's all season
2020 RHP Davin Leathers – Sequoia HS - Threw CG, 5 H, 8 K in a 3-1 win over San Mateo HS. Was his second win in six days after throwing 6 IP, 0 ER in league win over El Camino HS the previous Friday
2020 RHP Brandon Louie – Washington HS-Fremont - On Thursday 4/25 he tossed his 5th straight CG, giving up only 3 H, ER vs Bishop O'Dowd HS
2020 3B Josh Mares – Pacific Grove HS - On 4/24 went 3-for-4 w/3 RBI and 3 solid defensive plays in win over Monte Vista Christian HS; On 4/25 vs Carmel went 1-for-3, including 8-pitch 2-out single followed by outstanding baserunning effort on 3-2 pitch (w/2 outs) to beat fielder's choce at 2nd base which allowed runner to score from 2nd. Numerous impact plays at 3B as team won 2-1
2019 RF Joe Sanchez – Rosamond HS – 3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 SB; Threw out three base-runners from RF
2019 LHP Lance Santerre – Gridley HS – Went 6.1 IP, 0 ER, 16 K, punched out 8 in a row at one point, went 3-for-5, 3B, 2 R, 2 BB; season 39.1 IP, 0.00 ERA, 2-0, 14 H, 12 BB, 85 K; .429, 15 R, 17 RBI, 4 2B, 4 3B
2021 INF Ben Singler – Sequoia HS – 2-for-3 with 2 HR, 3 RBI and also pitched the game's final 1.2 IP to record the save in an 11-7 league win against San Mateo HSUPCOMING EVENTS:
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Northern California Underclass ID | CA | 05/26 | Islanders Field |
| Inland Empire Futures Games Trials | CA | 06/01 | Norco High School |
| SoCal ProCase | CA | 06/08 | Hart Park |
| Northern California ProCase | CA | 06/09 | Delta College - Nick Cecchetti Field |
| Bay Area Open Showcase | CA | 06/26 | Laney College |
| Inland Empire Top Prospect ID | CA | 07/23 | Santiago High School |
| Norcal Top Prospect ID | CA | 07/24 | St. Mary's College |
| Junior Future Games / Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
| Rising Stars Showcase | CA | 09/21 | Santiago High School |
