The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted shortstop JD Dix, a high schooler out of Wisconsin with the 35th overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted star shortstop prospect JD Dix out of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. That's the same program that former MLB star Craig Counsell came from.
The switch-hitting shortstop drives the ball to all parts of the field with a disciplined approach. He stays on the ball and uses a very simple swing to consistently make contact with the ball. This will allow him to strike out less and hit for higher averages. His hit tool is graded at 55. Assuming his arm heals up enough to maintain his 55 arm grade, Dix has the glove and arm strength to stick at shortstop and be an MLB caliber infielder. Worst case, he would move to second base if the arm strength doesn't return quickly or good enough.
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