Western Carolina University

2026 (Freshman): Played in 10 games on the year with one start as a true freshman, each coming behind the plate ... Made his collegiate debut against Akron (Feb. 24), collecting his first collegiate base hit and first RBIs in a 1-for-2 effort at the plate ... Hit his first career home run on a two-run shot for a 11-0, walk-off victory over Morehead State (March 13) ... Finished the year with a .300 batting average, going 3-for-10 with a homer and four RBI ... Had a .600 slugging percentage and a .417 on-base percentage, adding a pair of walks.

Prior to Western Carolina: A three-year varsity letterwinner who was a .390 career hitter as a prep ... Finished with 99 career hits, including 17 doubles, three triples, and a home run ... Drove home 69 runs with seven career stolen bases ... Was part of a pair of 20+ win teams at Wake Forest High, twice winning the conference championship and was part of the squad that won the east region as a sophomore.

Personal: Full name is Carlos Gabriel Diaz Castillo ... Was born in Venezuela to Maria Castillo and Carols Diaz ... Has a younger brother.