Mike Diaz
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1988)
Mike Diaz was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988 for the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 293 career games, he hit .247 with 169 hits, 31 home runs, and 102 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 472.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-15
- Last Game
- 1988-10-02
Full name: Michael Anthony Diaz
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 | .247 | .319 | .429 | .748 | 472 |
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 .748 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | CHN | NL | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 97 | 209 | 22 | 56 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 43 | .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 | .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 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .317 (+15%) | .377 (-28%) | .695 (-8%) | -21.1 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | 40 | 152 | 12 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 30 | .237 | .254 (-7%) | .317 (-16%) | .377 (-11%) | .695 (-14%) | -21.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 293 | 683 | 70 | 169 | 27 | 2 | 31 | 102 | 1 | 71 | 128 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 784 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (293 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 148 | 331 | 39 | 80 | 18 | 56 | .242 |
| Away | 145 | 352 | 31 | 89 | 13 | 46 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-02 | CHW | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-10-01 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-30 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-29 | CHW | KCR | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-28 | CHW | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-27 | CHW | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-26 | CHW | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-24 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988-09-23 | CHW | KCR | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 13 |
| First Base | 98 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 73 |
| Right Field | 20 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Mike Diaz's recorded salaries total $329,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Diaz's career ran from 1983 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $172,500 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | $90,000 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $66,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $329,000 | ||
Mike Diaz: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 15, 1983 and the final game on October 2, 1988, Mike Diaz built the record summarized on this page. Diaz played for the Chicago Cubs (1983), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986 to 1988), and the Chicago White Sox (1988). Listed as a first baseman, Diaz batted and threw right-handed. Diaz is listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Diaz was born on April 15, 1960, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Mike Diaz was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Anthony.
Across 293 games at the plate, Diaz's career line reads 169 hits in 683 at bats for a .247 average, adding 31 homers and 102 runs batted in. Diaz's career OPS of .748 combines a .319 on-base mark with .429 slugging. The .247 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 16, set in 1987. 1987 produced Diaz's most hits, 58 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Diaz
- What years did Mike Diaz play?
- Mike Diaz played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988.
- Was Mike Diaz a pitcher?
- No. Mike Diaz was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Diaz hit?
- Mike Diaz hit 31 career home runs with 169 hits.
- What teams did Mike Diaz play for?
- Mike Diaz played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1983), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986–1988), and the Chicago White Sox (1988).
- What were Mike Diaz's career stats?
- In 293 games, Mike Diaz had 169 hits, 31 home runs, 102 RBI, 70 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Mike Diaz earn in his career?
- Mike Diaz's recorded salaries total $329,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Diaz's career ran from 1983 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Mike Diaz's salary?
- Mike Diaz's last recorded salary was $172,500, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $172,500, in 1988, and his lowest was $66,500, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1988.
- What position did Mike Diaz play?
- Mike Diaz played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Diaz and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Diaz was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Diaz hit each season?
- Mike Diaz's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 12 in 1986, 16 in 1987, and 3 in 1988. His most in one season was 16, in 1987.
- What was Mike Diaz's career batting average?
- Mike Diaz batted .247 over his career, with 169 hits in 683 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Diaz have?
- Mike Diaz drove in 102 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Diaz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Diaz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.