C | Bats/Throws: R/R | 5' 10" 188 lbs | Age: 23
Draft: 2024 | Rd. 8, No. 226, Oakland Athletics | Vanderbilt
MLB Pipeline Rank
Athletics: No. 29
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2026 26 19 3 4 1 1 .211 .423 .368 .791
Career Minors 667 551 88 135 7 10 .245 .369 .352 .721
AVG HR SB OPS
2026 .211 1 1 .791
Career Minors .245 7 10 .721
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Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2024 Stockton Ports CAL A 14 68 53 12 12 3 0 0 6 8 9 0 0 7 .226 .397 .283 .680
2025 2 Teams Minors 102 432 363 49 84 17 3 2 38 57 66 8 4 7 .231 .343 .311 .654
2025 Stockton Ports CAL A 42 190 152 24 38 10 3 0 21 29 28 6 3 6 .250 .384 .355 .739
2025 Lansing Lugnuts MID A+ 60 242 211 25 46 7 0 2 17 28 38 2 1 1 .218 .310 .280 .590
2026 3 Teams Minors 40 167 135 27 39 12 0 5 27 25 21 2 0 7 .289 .425 .489 .914
2026 ACL Athletics ACL ROK 4 14 10 3 3 1 0 1 3 4 1 0 0 0 .300 .500 .700 1.200
2026 Lansing Lugnuts MID A+ 29 127 106 21 32 11 0 3 21 19 16 1 0 2 .302 .417 .491 .908
2026 Midland RockHounds TEX AA 7 26 19 3 4 0 0 1 3 2 4 1 0 5 .211 .423 .368 .791
ACL Athletics ACL ROK 4 14 10 3 3 1 0 1 3 4 1 0 0 0 .300 .500 .700 1.200
Midland RockHounds TEX AA 7 26 19 3 4 0 0 1 3 2 4 1 0 5 .211 .423 .368 .791
Lansing Lugnuts MID A+ 89 369 317 46 78 18 0 5 38 47 54 3 1 3 .246 .347 .350 .697
Stockton Ports CAL A 56 258 205 36 50 13 3 0 27 37 37 6 3 13 .244 .388 .337 .725

Scouting Report

2026

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 40 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40

The A's got a close look at Diaz as a local amateur when he played at Acalanes HS (Calif.) and liked what they saw back then, leading to his selection by the club years later coming out of Vanderbilt in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. He's been on a steady climb through the system since joining the organization. Jumping from Single-A Stockton to High-A Lansing in 2025, he made another leap early on in '26 with a promotion from High-A to Double-A Midland after a strong performance in first 29 games with the Lugnuts.

Diaz stands out at the plate for his impressive bat-to-ball skills and overall patience in the batter's box. That has translated to a low strikeout rate and solid on-base numbers early in his pro career. The contact skills help mitigate the lack of power he's shown thus far, though he has increased his frequency of extra-base hits this season, which gives some hope that there is some more pop in that bat to unlock.

The A's raised some eyebrows when they decided to utilize Diaz, primarily a third baseman in college, as a catcher, a position he hadn't played since high school. So far, that decision is looking great as he's demonstrated clean mechanics behind the dish along with a strong arm and ability to control the run game. Still showing off his versatility by getting some time at third, second and even some first base, Diaz is quickly emerging as an intriguing super-utility player with enough tools to eventually make a big league impact.


Draft

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

Perhaps the best player from Northern California in this Draft class, Diaz has been on the national radar for some time now, playing for USA Baseball’s national 12U team back in 2015 and the 15-and-under team in both 2017 and 2018. He had a solid showcase showing in 2020, including being named to the all-tournament team at Perfect Game’s World Wood Bat Association World Championship.

While Diaz doesn’t have one tool that jumps off the page, he does a lot of things really well. The right-handed hitter has gotten stronger and does have the chance to eventually be a better than average hitter. He’s shown the ability to make hard contact and send line drives to all fields, with that added strength sure to help him get to more power in the future. He’s an average runner who has good instincts.

Those instincts have helped him on the defensive end as he’s shown an ability to play shortstop in high school despite that lack of first-step quickness. He has decent hands and an average arm, with many thinking that, plus the lack of range, will necessitate a move in the future. He’s offered scouts a new look by catching this spring and has shown a solid release and good hands behind the dish. Whether that addition to his profile is enough to sign him away from his Vanderbilt commitment remains to be seen.



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Transactions

Team Date Transaction
06/24/2026 Midland RockHounds activated C Davis Diaz from the 7-day injured list.
06/18/2026 Midland RockHounds sent C Davis Diaz on a rehab assignment to ACL Athletics.
06/18/2026 Midland RockHounds sent C Davis Diaz on a rehab assignment to ACL Athletics.
05/21/2026 Midland RockHounds placed C Davis Diaz on the 7-day injured list.
05/12/2026 C Davis Diaz assigned to Midland RockHounds from Lansing Lugnuts.
03/16/2026 C Davis Diaz assigned to Athletics.
03/05/2026 C Davis Diaz assigned to Athletics Prospects.
06/03/2025 C Davis Diaz assigned to Lansing Lugnuts from Stockton Ports.
03/13/2025 C Davis Diaz roster status changed by Athletics.
03/13/2025 C Davis Diaz assigned to Athletics.
03/06/2025 activated C Davis Diaz.
08/20/2024 C Davis Diaz assigned to Stockton Ports.
07/25/2024 Oakland Athletics signed C Davis Diaz.
06/16/2024 College Workout activated SS Davis Diaz.
02/25/2024 SS Davis Diaz assigned to Vanderbilt Commodores.
06/09/2023 Brewster Whitecaps activated SS Davis Diaz.
06/08/2023 SS Davis Diaz assigned to College Workout.
02/08/2023 SS Davis Diaz assigned to Vanderbilt Commodores.
07/05/2021 SS Davis Diaz and assigned to College Workout.