Matt Diaz

Born: 3/3/1978 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-07-19 | Final Game: 2013-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Edward Diaz

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Biography

Matt Diaz was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2003 and 2013. Born in 1978, Diaz played for several teams during his career, showcasing a consistent offensive ability that contributed significantly to his teams' success. Over 736 games, he recorded 546 hits, 45 home runs, and 226 RBIs, culminating in a commendable batting average of .290. Known for his keen eye at the plate and ability to hit for both average and power, Diaz became a reliable asset for the clubs he represented. Diaz's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by both offensive surges and the ongoing evolution of player conditioning and performance strategies. His 33 stolen bases highlighted his speed and agility, making him a dual threat on the bases. Playing through the mid-2000s, he contributed to the growth of the game during a time when analytics began to gain traction, emphasizing the importance of multi-dimensional players. After retiring on May 18, 2013, Diaz left behind a legacy as a dependable hitter and a respected teammate, remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
736	1881	212	546	98	14	45	226	33	106	378	0.290	0.338	0.429	0.767	1454.8

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.767 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — near 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
2003	TBR	AL	4	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TBR	AL	10	21	3	4	1	1	1	3	0	1	6	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	KCR	AL	34	89	7	25	4	2	1	9	0	4	15	0.281	.264 (+6%)	.330 (-2%)	.418 (-3%)	.749 (-3%)	-61.5
2006	ATL	NL	124	297	37	97	15	4	7	32	5	11	49	0.327	.269 (+21%)	.336 (+8%)	.431 (+10%)	.768 (+9%)	532.0
2007	ATL	NL	135	358	44	121	21	0	12	45	4	16	63	0.338	.268 (+26%)	.335 (+10%)	.422 (+18%)	.758 (+14%)	984.6
2008	ATL	NL	43	135	9	33	2	0	2	14	4	3	32	0.244	.263 (-7%)	.333 (-21%)	.416 (-27%)	.749 (-24%)	-585.5
2009	ATL	NL	125	371	56	116	18	4	13	58	12	35	90	0.313	.262 (+19%)	.332 (+17%)	.417 (+17%)	.750 (+17%)	1402.4
2010	ATL	NL	84	224	27	56	17	2	7	31	3	13	44	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.325 (-7%)	.402 (+9%)	.728 (+1%)	-6.2
2011	PIT	NL	100	216	14	56	12	1	0	19	4	11	44	0.259	.255 (+2%)	.320 (-5%)	.399 (-19%)	.719 (-13%)	-514.2
2011	ATL	NL	16	35	2	10	1	0	0	1	1	1	8	0.286	—	—	—	—	-514.2
2012	ATL	NL	51	108	10	24	6	0	2	13	0	9	21	0.222	.254 (-13%)	.318 (-12%)	.405 (-18%)	.724 (-15%)	-296.8
2013	MIA	NL	10	18	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.100

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2010	NLDS2	ATL	4	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	3	1	0	1
OF	529	419	820	21	17	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	TBA	OF	1	1	6	0	1	0
2004	TBA	OF	4	4	11	0	0	0
2005	KCA	OF	21	17	38	0	2	0
2006	ATL	OF	99	62	166	5	4	1
2007	ATL	1B	2	0	3	1	0	1
2007	ATL	OF	98	77	158	4	2	1
2008	ATL	OF	37	33	59	2	1	1
2009	ATL	OF	109	92	157	2	3	0
2010	ATL	OF	63	53	93	1	2	0
2011	PIT	OF	57	45	62	3	2	0
2011	ATL	OF	12	10	16	0	0	0
2012	ATL	OF	24	22	50	2	0	2
2013	MIA	OF	4	3	4	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Left Field	404
Center Field	2
Right Field	140
Designated Hitter	18

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2012	ATL	NL	$2,125,000
2011	PIT	NL	$2,125,000
2010	ATL	NL	$2,550,000
2009	ATL	NL	$1,237,500
2008	ATL	NL	$1,225,000
2007	ATL	NL	$395,000
2006	ATL	NL	$330,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,987,500