Diaz Chosen to ABCA Region VIII All-Defensive Team
Contact: Nicholas Osterloo , Director of Athletics Communication, 630-637-5324 ABCA/Rawlings Press Release June 22, 2026 – North Central College first baseman and pitcher Payton Diaz earned a spot on the American Baseball Coaches Association Region VIII All-Defensive Team for his glove work at first base this season. Diaz committed just one error at first base, finishing with a .997 fielding percentage. He handled 272 total chances with 243 putouts and 28 assists and helped turn 22 double plays. He started all 40 games at either first base or on the mound, leading the pitching staff with 42 strikeouts. Offensively, he…
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