Victor Diaz

Born: 12/10/1981 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2004-09-11 | Final Game: 2007-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Victor Israel Diaz

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Biography

Victor Diaz, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2004 until 2007. He played a total of 147 games over his career, showcasing his power-hitting abilities with 24 home runs and 73 runs batted in. Diaz boasted a batting average of .256, reflecting his capacity to contribute offensively during his time in the league. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, accumulating 6 stolen bases throughout his career. Diaz's playing career unfolded during a period characterized by a focus on power hitters and offensive production, as the game was transitioning into an era that increasingly emphasized home runs. While his career was relatively brief, Diaz's contributions on the field were notable, particularly in his ability to drive in runs and hit for power. He played for various teams, including the New York Mets, where he began his career, and left a lasting impression on the fans and teams that he represented until his retirement on July 7, 2007.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
147	446	62	114	25	3	24	73	6	32	135	0.256	0.309	0.487	0.796	419.3

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .487 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.796 vs. league average 0.760 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
2004	NYN	NL	15	51	8	15	3	0	3	8	0	1	15	0.294	.266 (+11%)	.335 (-4%)	.427 (+24%)	.762 (+11%)	86.3
2005	NYN	NL	89	280	41	72	17	3	12	38	6	30	82	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.330 (avg)	.418 (+12%)	.749 (+6%)	297.3
2006	NYN	NL	6	11	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	TEX	AL	37	104	13	25	4	0	9	25	0	1	33	0.240	.268 (-10%)	.335 (-23%)	.422 (+27%)	.758 (+5%)	35.7