Edgar Diaz

Born: 2/8/1964 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-09-16 | Final Game: 1990-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

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Biography

Edgar Diaz, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 1990. Primarily a position player, Diaz appeared in a total of 91 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his consistent hitting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .268. Over the course of his career, Diaz recorded 62 hits and drove in 14 runs, showcasing his role as a reliable contributor at the plate. Although Diaz did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with three stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his playing style. Competing during a transitional period in baseball, he contributed to teams that were beginning to embrace a more athletic and speed-oriented game. Despite his relatively short career, Diaz's presence on the field reflected the evolving strategies of the late 1980s and early 1990s in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	231	27	62	2	2	0	14	3	22	35	0.268	0.335	0.294	0.629	-325.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1986	ATL	AL	5	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	ATL	AL	86	218	27	59	2	2	0	14	3	21	32	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.324 (+4%)	.385 (-23%)	.710 (-10%)	-325.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	15	7	23	29	3	7
3B	7	2	1	5	0	0
SS	70	62	107	171	16	38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	ML4	SS	5	5	6	8	2	2
1990	ML4	2B	15	7	23	29	3	7
1990	ML4	3B	7	2	1	5	0	0
1990	ML4	SS	65	57	101	163	14	36

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	15
Third Base	7
Shortstop	70
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1990	ML4	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$100,000