Edwin Diaz, baseball player, 2016

Edwin Diaz

Born: 3/22/1994 in Naguabo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2016-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Edwin Orlando Diaz

Biography

Edwin Diaz, born in 1994, is a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his electrifying fastball and exceptional strikeout ability. Since making his debut on June 6, 2016, Diaz has carved out a significant role for himself in the league, amassing a career record of 22-33 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.0. His ability to dominate hitters is evident in his career strikeout total of 741, showcasing his talent as a strikeout artist. Diaz has also established himself as a reliable closer, securing 225 saves throughout his career, which highlights his importance in high-pressure situations. A two-time All-Star, Diaz continues to make an impact on the game as an active player, demonstrating resilience and skill in an era marked by a focus on strikeouts and late-inning specialists. His contributions to his team and the league at large underscore his significance in modern baseball. As he builds upon his already impressive career, Diaz remains a key figure to watch in the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 33 458 0 0 0 225 453.0 319 151 50 161 741 3.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
459 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS1 NYN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2024 NLCS NYN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2024 NLWC1 NYN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 NLWC1 NYN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 8 0 2 11.3 6 3 8 15 2.38

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2024 NLCS NYN 0 0 3 0 1 5.3 2 0 2 6 0.00
2024 NLDS1 NYN 0 0 2 0 1 1.7 2 3 3 4 16.20
2024 NLWC1 NYN 1 0 1 0 0 1.7 0 0 2 3 0.00
2022 NLWC1 NYN 0 0 2 0 0 2.7 2 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 458 0 16 23 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 458

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Cy Young Award NL 9th 6.0 210 0
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 2.0 420 0
2018 Cy Young Award AL 8th 4.0 210 0
2018 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 5.0 420 0
2016 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 4.0 150 0