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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50

Wisconsin is an underrated source of talent and produces a quality high school infielder seemingly every year. The latest is Dix, who comes from the same Whitefish Bay HS program that spawned Craig Counsell. Dix has a similar gamer mentality but better tools, though he was hampered on the showcase circuit last summer by a right shoulder injury that required labrum surgery in the fall. 

A switch-hitter, Dix employs a simple stroke and a disciplined, all-fields approach that allows him to make consistent contact from both sides of the plate. His shoulder slowed down his swing last summer, but when healthy he has enough bat speed and projectable strength to provide 15-20 homers per season. His offensive game resembles that of D.J. LeMahieu, though Dix is a more twitchier athlete. 

While his defense was difficult to evaluate last summer because his shoulder injury reduced his solid arm strength to well-below-average, Dix has a good chance to stick at shortstop. He has solid speed and good hands, and he showed off his versatility by playing all four infield positions at the Area Code Games. The Wake Forest recruit gained respect with his desire to test himself against quality competition despite not being at full health, and scouts praise his work ethic and leadership.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50

Wisconsin is an underrated source of talent and produces a quality high school infielder seemingly every year. The latest is Dix, who comes from the same Whitefish Bay HS program that spawned Craig Counsell. Dix has a similar gamer mentality but better tools, though he was hampered on the showcase circuit last summer by a right shoulder injury that required labrum surgery in the fall. The D-backs selected him with the 35th overall pick in July and signed him for below slot at $2,150,000.

A switch-hitter, Dix employs a simple stroke and a disciplined, all-fields approach that allows him to make consistent contact from both sides of the plate. His shoulder slowed down his swing last summer, but when healthy, he has enough bat speed and projectable strength to provide 15-20 homers per season. His offensive game resembles that of D.J. LeMahieu, though Dix is a twitchier athlete. 

While his defense was difficult to evaluate last summer because his shoulder injury reduced his solid arm strength to well-below-average, Dix has a good chance to stick at shortstop. He has solid speed and good hands, and he showed off his versatility by playing all four infield positions at the Area Code Games. The former Wake Forest recruit gained respect with his desire to test himself against quality competition despite not being at full health, and scouts praise his work ethic and leadership.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/05/2024	SS JD Dix assigned to ACL D-backs.
	07/22/2024	Arizona Diamondbacks signed SS JD Dix.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated SS JD Dix.
	09/13/2023	SS JD Dix assigned to High School Workout.
	07/06/2023	American activated SS JD Dix.
	06/27/2023	SS JD Dix assigned to College Workout.
	06/15/2023	SS JD Dix assigned to High School Workout.
	09/21/2022	SS JD Dix and assigned to High School Workout.