Yainer Diaz, baseball player, 2022

Yainer Diaz

Active Player

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

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
401 1490 177 415 77 4 59 215 3 56 278 0.279 0.305 0.454 0.760 1526.6

Season-by-Season Batting

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 164 141 1309 61 10 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 164
First Base 19
Designated Hitter 78

Award Voting History

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