Edwin Diaz

Born: 1/15/1975 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 1999-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

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Biography

Edwin Diaz, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1998 and 1999. Primarily functioning as a position player, Diaz played in a total of 7 games during his brief career, where he recorded 2 hits and 1 RBI. His batting average stood at .167, reflecting the challenges he faced in establishing himself in a competitive environment. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Diaz contributed to his team's efforts during his time on the field. Diaz's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1990s were marked by the beginning of the so-called "steroid era," where offensive statistics began to soar. While he may not have garnered significant individual accolades, his journey through the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the stories of players who took the field, albeit briefly, in pursuit of their dreams. After his retirement on August 2, 1999, Diaz remained a part of the baseball community, remembered as one of the many athletes who contributed to the game’s enduring legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	12	2	2	2	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.167	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1998	AZ	NL	3	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	AZ	NL	4	5	2	2	2	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	2	7	11	1	2
SS	2	2	4	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	ARI	2B	3	2	7	8	1	2
1999	ARI	2B	2	0	0	3	0	0
1999	ARI	SS	2	2	4	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	5
Shortstop	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1998	ARI	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$170,000