Player Spotlight: Angel Diaz

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The Marlins slugger is back playing baseball in his home County this summer. Diaz graduated from Santaluces in 2018 and is excited to be back playing ball in Palm Beach.

Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself.

A: I was born in Pennsylvania then moved to Florida when I was two. I played 2 years at Pensacola state college, then transferred to Webber International

Q: Why did you choose Webber to play collegiate ball?

I thought it was a good fit since it was closer to home being able to be close to family and its a private business school, letting me be able to peruse something in that general area that interest me

Q: How long have you been playing baseball for?

A: I’ve been playing baseball since I was five and I’m currently 21

Q: What are you studying in school?

A: I study sport business management

Q: How did you find out about the Palm Beach Marlins and why did you want to play with them?

A: I found out about the Marlins from players I grew up with playing ball and I’m able to be home for the summer

Q: What’s are your goals for the season and in the future for you personally?

A: My goal in the future is to finish my last 2 years of baseball strong and to have fun with it. Then continue pursuing something that interests me in sport business management, or even maybe open up my own business.

Q: How would you describe your personality on the field?

A: My personality is quite until you get to know me, I’d say I’m pretty humorous

Q: Who’s your favorite player to watch?

A: My favorite player to watch is Alex Verdugo on the Red Sox

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