Super 60 Spotlight: Owen Diodati
January 14, 2019
Owen Diodati
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: A.N. MyerState: ON
- Summer Team: Great Lake Canadians
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Height: 6-3Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.09
60-yard
(02/03/19)
1.93 - 2.04
Pop Time
81
C Velo
98
Exit Velo
Videos
(09/14/18)
Player News
- Future Games Rewind: Drafted Canadians - Feb 11, 2024
- The Super 60 - Past and Present Canadians - Jan 29, 2022
- 2019 Newcomer Breakdowns: Classes 16-20 - Dec 23, 2019
- Best Moments Of 2019: Amateur Canadian Draft Picks - Dec 12, 2019
- Draft Recap - Canadian High School Selections - Jun 10, 2019
- Canada Draft Preview - May 23, 2019
- Results from 2019 Ontario Procase - May 10, 2019
- High School Crosscheck: Week 12 - May 6, 2019
- ProCase Preview - Great Lake Canadians - May 6, 2019
- Owen Diodati's Super 60 Experience - Feb 8, 2019
- Super 60 Prospect Rewind - Jan 31, 2019
- Super 60 Spotlight: Owen Diodati - Jan 14, 2019
- Quick Hits: Canadian JNT Catchers - Nov 22, 2018
- Canadian Junior National Team Selection Camp - Inside Look at Ontario - Nov 13, 2018
- 2018 Tournament 12 All-Tournament Team - Sep 21, 2018
- First Look At Ontario Youth Team - Jul 31, 2018
- 2018 Ontario Youth Team - The Catchers - Jul 8, 2018
- 2017 Ontario Scout Blog - Nov 27, 2017
- Q&A With Xavier Commit Owen Diodati - Nov 20, 2017
- The Buzz: Top 2020s Come Off The Board - Oct 6, 2017
- Ontario Insider: All-T12 Prospect Team - Sep 21, 2017
- Ontario Insider: T12 Outlook - The Futures Team - Sep 14, 2017
- On the Hunt: 10 Sleepers in 2019 class From Updated National Rankings - Aug 24, 2017
- Ontario Insider: Exposure For Prospects And A Winner For First Time At Future Games - Aug 18, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Top 5 Risers From Team Ontario (Class of 2019) - Aug 17, 2017
- The Hotlist: Future Games Standout Performers - Aug 16, 2017
- Ontario Insider: Future Games Recap Spotlight - Owen Diodati - Aug 10, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 3 - Aug 5, 2017
- 2017 Future Games Workout Notes - Team Ontario - Aug 3, 2017
- The 2017 Ontario Top Prospect Games: Complete Evaluations - Aug 1, 2017
- The Toronto Elite Prospect Showcase: Complete Evaluations - Aug 1, 2017
- Ontario Insider: 2017 Toronto Elite - Top Performers - Apr 19, 2017
- Ontario Insider: 2017 Toronto Elite - Sneak Peek - Apr 18, 2017
Scouting Report
1/5/19
Diodati had one of the most impressive summers of any Canadian hitter as he performed at many events throughout 2018 and saw himself de-commit and then sign with Alabama. The left-handed hitting Diodati is a power bat that showed more feel for the hit tool in 2018 and capped off his season with a strong offensive performance in Jupiter and a bronze medal at the world championships. Physical and muscular frame, the bat carries him at the moment as he will see time behind the dish, at first base and even some left field. If he continues to develop behind the dish, Diodati will get many looks come June and could see his stock rise and continue the trend of Canadian catchers with juice from the left side. Will get an early look at Diodati at the Super 60 in February
8/4/17
The big, muscular, left-handed hitting catcher put on a show during BP in workout day, peppering the grass beyond the right field fence and even going over the scoreboard, showing the strength and power Diodati possesses from the left side. All 3 of his hits during the week were loud, with a big double that was kept in the park due to the wind vs. Team Ohio. Has improved defensively behind the plate, becoming more agile side to side and the arm adding more strength since the early spring, showing better carry on his throws from the crouch. Diodati opened eyes at the Future Games and has put himself on the map nationally.
Exit Velocity: 98
60-Yard Dash: 7.20
C Velocity: 80
Pop Time: 2.01
6/14/17
Diodati improved tremendously since we last saw him. Now 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, the left-handed hitting catcher has muscular frame with current strength that is unusual for his age. Shows power from the left side at the plate, aggressive hitter who looks to generate to contact and works more to pull side. Bat speed to go along with strength, whips barrel through the zone and when lower half stays involved, it was a different sound coming off the bat. Behind the plate, was a 1.93 from the crouch, footwork is quicker and more online towards bag, ball came out clean with carry and accuracy with life to his throws. All areas have improved and Diodati is turning into one the top prospects in Ontario's 2019 class.
60-Yard Dash: 7.40
Exit Velocity: 97
C Velocity: 81
Pop Time: 1.93
Physical catcher with strength and size at 6-foot-2, 190-pounds, raw actions but bat speed, footwork, and transfer can all play. Can get long at times with arm, pop times are in the 2.15 and 2.25 range. Left-handed bat that has some pop, will be interesting to watch develop.