Jumbo Diaz, baseball player, 2014-2017

Jumbo Diaz

Born: 2/27/1984 in La Romana, La Romana, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2014-06-20 | Final Game: 2017-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 315 lbs

Full name: Jose Rafael Diaz

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Biography

Jumbo Diaz, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2017. Known for his imposing stature and powerful presence on the mound, Diaz made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game's landscape was characterized by a heightened emphasis on pitching and strikeouts. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. His ability to overpower hitters was evident in his strikeout total of 172, showcasing his potential as a formidable reliever. Diaz's career included a brief but notable stint in the majors, where he played for several teams and became recognized for his resilience and competitive spirit. While he recorded one save, his contributions often came in high-leverage situations, exemplifying the evolving role of relief pitchers during the mid-2010s. As the game increasingly favored pitchers with the ability to generate strikeouts, Diaz's skill set allowed him to carve out a niche as a valuable asset in the bullpen. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Jumbo Diaz left an impression as part of a generation of pitchers who shaped the modern game with their unique styles and approaches on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 7 173 0 0 0 1 168.0 155 75 24 66 172 4.02 0

Career ERA 4.02 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2014 CIN NL 0 1 36 0 0 0 0 34.7 29 13 14 37 3.38 3.74 (+10%) 354.8
2015 CIN NL 2 1 61 0 0 0 1 60.3 58 28 18 70 4.18 3.96 (-5%) 251.8
2016 CIN NL 1 1 45 0 0 0 0 43.0 36 15 19 37 3.14 4.19 (+25%) -1138.4
2017 TBR AL 1 4 31 0 0 0 0 30.0 32 19 15 28 5.70 4.36 (-31%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2014 CIN NL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CIN NL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CIN NL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 TBR AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 173 0 8 8 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 CIN P 36 0 1 1 0 0
2015 CIN P 61 0 6 1 0 1
2016 CIN P 45 0 1 3 2 0
2017 TBA P 31 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 173

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CIN NL $525,000
2015 CIN NL $510,000
Total Career Earnings $1,035,000