Once pegged as a high-floor prospect with elite natural bat-to-ball skills, Jordan Diaz has lost some of his shine after struggling to hit major league pitching for nearly a full season. His defense has showed signs of improvement but he remains largely a poor defender without a definitive spot. This next year will be crucial to his development as he could either break out as the restless, effective hitter he was meant to be or get lapped by several other young infielders like Darell Hernaiz and Brett Harris.
How Acquired?
The A’s signed Diaz as an international free agent out of Columbia in 2016 for a light $275,000.