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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 0 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 51.7 | 45 | 16 | 15 | 88 | 2.79 | 2802.1 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 4 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 66.0 | 44 | 24 | 32 | 89 | 3.27 | 563.1 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 0 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 73.3 | 41 | 16 | 17 | 124 | 1.96 | 4732.1 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 2 | 7 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 58.0 | 58 | 36 | 22 | 99 | 5.59 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25.7 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 50 | 1.75 | 1467.4 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 5 | 6 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 62.7 | 43 | 24 | 23 | 89 | 3.45 | 2827.3 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 62.0 | 34 | 9 | 18 | 118 | 1.31 | 4812.3 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 6 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 53.7 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 84 | 3.52 | 1438.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | P | 49 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 73 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 63 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYN | P | 61 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | NYN | P | 54 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 458 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | RP |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | RP |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | August |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | June |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | July |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Year Award | |
| 2022 | TSN All-Star | RP |
| 2022 | TSN Reliever of the Year | |
| 2018 | Reliever of the Month | June |
| 2018 | Reliever of the Month | July |
| 2018 | Reliever of the Month | August |
| 2018 | Reliever of the Month | April |
| 2018 | Reliever of the Year Award | |
| 2018 | TSN All-Star | RP |
| 2018 | TSN Reliever of the Year | |
| 2017 | Reliever of the Month | July |
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 |