Mike Diaz

Born: 4/15/1960 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-15 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Diaz

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Biography

Mike Diaz, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988. Known for his versatility as a position player, Diaz played a total of 293 games during his career. He recorded 169 hits, which included 31 home runs and 102 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .247. His performance exemplified the power-hitting style that characterized the mid-1980s, a time when baseball was increasingly shifting towards offensive production. Diaz's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of more athletic and powerful players. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in clutch situations. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, evidenced by his single stolen base, reflecting the multi-dimensional skill set that many players aspired to develop during this era. After his retirement, Diaz left a legacy as a solid role player who contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball in his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	683	70	169	27	2	31	102	1	71	128	0.247	0.319	0.429	0.748	445.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.719 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
1983	CHC	NL	6	7	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	PIT	NL	97	209	22	56	9	0	12	36	0	19	43	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.325 (+1%)	.395 (+22%)	.720 (+13%)	461.5
1987	PIT	NL	103	241	28	58	8	2	16	48	1	31	42	0.241	.262 (-8%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (+18%)	.746 (+9%)	364.7
1988	PIT	NL	47	74	6	17	3	0	0	5	0	16	13	0.230	.254 (-10%)	.317 (+15%)	.377 (-28%)	.695 (-8%)	-22.9
1988	CHW	AL	40	152	12	36	6	0	3	12	0	5	30	0.237	.254 (-7%)	.317 (-16%)	.377 (-11%)	.695 (-14%)	-22.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	97	89	776	54	10	58
3B	5	0	0	1	0	0
C	13	2	33	2	0	0
OF	94	78	116	3	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	CHN	C	3	0	5	0	0	0
1986	PIT	1B	20	17	146	5	1	9
1986	PIT	3B	5	0	0	1	0	0
1986	PIT	C	1	0	1	1	0	0
1986	PIT	OF	38	35	55	1	2	0
1987	PIT	1B	32	28	230	20	4	14
1987	PIT	C	8	2	27	1	0	0
1987	PIT	OF	37	32	46	2	2	0
1988	PIT	1B	6	5	48	4	0	5
1988	PIT	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1988	PIT	OF	19	11	15	0	0	0
1988	CHA	1B	39	39	352	25	5	30