Yainer Diaz, baseball player, 2022

Yainer Diaz

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Born: 9/21/1998 in Azua, Azua, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2022-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Yainer Radhames Diaz

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Biography

Yainer Diaz is a professional baseball player born in 1998 who has made a name for himself in Major League Baseball since his debut on September 2, 2022. As a position player, Diaz showcases a well-rounded offensive skill set, evidenced by his career batting average of .279 across 401 games. He has recorded 415 hits and hit 59 home runs, driving in 215 RBIs during his active years. Known for his consistency at the plate, Diaz combines power and contact skills, making him a valuable asset to his team. In addition to his offensive contributions, Diaz has displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 3 stolen bases in his career. His emergence comes during a competitive era in baseball that emphasizes both power hitting and athleticism, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the game. As he continues to develop, Diaz is poised to make a significant impact and could become a key player in shaping the future of his franchise and the league as a whole.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
418 1557 181 428 79 4 60 225 3 59 289 0.275 0.302 0.446 0.748 1080.8

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.717 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
2022 HOU AL 6 8 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2023 HOU AL 104 355 51 100 22 0 23 60 0 11 74 0.282 .248 (+13%) .320 (-4%) .414 (+30%) .734 (+15%) 824.7
2024 HOU AL 148 585 70 175 29 3 16 84 2 24 107 0.299 .243 (+23%) .312 (+4%) .399 (+10%) .711 (+8%) 701.9
2025 HOU AL 143 542 56 139 25 1 20 70 1 20 95 0.256 .245 (+5%) .314 (-10%) .403 (+3%) .718 (-2%) -445.9
2026 HOU AL 17 67 4 13 2 0 1 10 0 3 11 0.194 .239 (-19%) .321 (-31%) .385 (-30%) .707 (-31%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.133

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALWC1 HOU 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.286
2023 ALCS HOU 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2023 ALDS2 HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 18 113 9 1 19
C 277 252 2373 99 13 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 HOU C 2 0 2 1 0 0
2023 HOU 1B 8 7 41 4 0 11
2023 HOU C 60 42 388 24 6 4
2024 HOU 1B 11 11 72 5 1 8
2024 HOU C 102 99 919 36 4 5
2025 HOU C 113 111 1064 38 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 277
First Base 19
Designated Hitter 103

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2023 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 6.0 150 0