Einar Diaz, baseball player, 1996-2006

Einar Diaz

Born: 12/28/1972 in Chiriqui, Chiriquí, Panama

MLB Debut: 1996-09-09 | Final Game: 2006-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Einar Antonio Diaz

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Biography

Einar Diaz was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2006. Primarily a catcher, Diaz played in 673 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills behind the plate and contributing to his teams as a reliable position player. He amassed 523 hits, 21 home runs, and 202 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .254. With a total of 21 stolen bases, Diaz also demonstrated a surprising speed for a catcher, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Diaz's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive power and the evolution of catching techniques. He played for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, where he was known for his solid defensive skills and ability to handle pitching staffs. His contributions to the game were characterized by a dedication to the fundamentals and a strong work ethic, which endeared him to teammates and coaches alike. Following his retirement in 2006, Diaz left behind a legacy as a dependable player who played an essential role in the success of his teams during his tenure in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
673 2061 222 523 116 6 21 202 21 96 199 0.254 0.302 0.346 0.649 -5995.4

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1996 CLE AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CLE AL 5 7 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1998 CLE AL 17 48 8 11 1 0 2 9 0 3 2 0.229 — — — — -129.2
1999 CLE AL 119 392 43 110 21 1 3 32 11 23 41 0.281 .271 (+3%) .344 (-5%) .433 (-17%) .778 (-11%) -895.0
2000 CLE AL 75 250 29 68 14 2 4 25 4 11 29 0.272 .270 (+1%) .344 (-6%) .437 (-10%) .782 (-9%) -409.7
2001 CLE AL 134 437 54 121 34 1 4 56 1 17 44 0.277 .263 (+5%) .332 (-1%) .426 (-9%) .758 (-6%) -488.0
2002 CLE AL 102 320 34 66 19 0 2 16 0 17 27 0.206 .261 (-21%) .331 (-22%) .416 (-32%) .747 (-27%) -1738.0
2003 TEX AL 101 334 30 86 14 1 4 35 3 9 32 0.257 .264 (-3%) .332 (-12%) .422 (-19%) .754 (-16%) -1058.4
2004 WSN NL 55 139 9 31 6 1 1 11 2 11 10 0.223 .266 (-16%) .335 (-13%) .427 (-29%) .762 (-22%) -571.8
2005 STL NL 58 130 14 27 6 0 1 17 0 5 12 0.208 .264 (-21%) .330 (-25%) .418 (-34%) .749 (-30%) -705.3
2006 LAD NL 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 21 3 5 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS1 CLE 5 16 3 5 0 0 0 2 2 1 0.312
1999 ALDS1 CLE 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1998 ALCS CLE 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 9 0 0 2
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
C 649 577 4155 399 46 43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 CLE C 4 0 4 0 0 0
1997 CLE C 5 1 18 3 1 0
1998 CLE C 17 14 101 9 3 0
1999 CLE C 119 108 751 81 10 8
2000 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 CLE C 74 69 579 48 4 4
2001 CLE 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2001 CLE C 134 126 959 93 8 11
2002 CLE C 100 97 640 75 8 4
2003 TEX C 101 95 650 50 8 9
2004 MON 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 MON C 44 37 264 19 3 6
2005 SLN 1B 3 0 9 0 0 2
2005 SLN C 50 30 189 21 1 1
2006 LAN C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 649
First Base 3
Second Base 1
Third Base 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SLN NL $600,000
2004 MON NL $2,587,500
2003 TEX AL $1,837,500
2002 CLE AL $1,087,500
2001 CLE AL $387,500
2000 CLE AL $237,500
1999 CLE AL $209,000
Total Career Earnings $6,946,500