Recent Steinbrenner High graduate and second baseman Christian Diaz committed June 25 to Jacksonville University, a Division-I baseball program.
Diaz, who plans to officially sign when he visits the school on July 9, batted .343 with 17 RBI, seven doubles and recorded one home run.
The three-year starter, who began his high school career at Sickles in 2009, was also an honorable mention for the Wade Boggs Achievement Award in June.
“(I feel) happiness really, glad to get (the recruiting process) over with and have a chance to further my career there,” Diaz said. “I can’t wait.”
He added he is happy for the opportunity to play with the Dolphins.
“It opens a world of possibilities,” Diaz said. “(It) gives me a chance to compete at the highest level possible.”
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Warriors’ Merrell picks USF
Steinbrenner junior middle infielder/center fielder Kevin Merrell has committed to the University of South Florida (USF), Warriors
baseball coach John Crumbley announced June 28. Merrell played in all 24 of Steinbrenner’s games last season, batting .258 with a .343 on base percentage, 12 runs, seven RBI and six steals.
—Stats as recorded to Maxpreps.com by coaches
