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Positions: Catcher, Designated Hitter and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 195lb (183cm, 88kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) , in Azua, September 2, 2022 (Age 23-346d, 22,802nd in major league history) vs. LAA 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB. Exceeded rookie limits during 2023 season.
Yainer Radhames Díaz (born September 21, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball catcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). From Azua, Dominican Republic, Díaz signed with the Cleveland Indians as an international free agent in 2016. In 2021, he was traded to the Astros, with whom he made his MLB debut in 2022.
Yainer Radhames Diaz. Born: 9/21/1998 in Azua, Dominican Republic. Debut: 9/02/2022. View More Bio Info +. Status: Active. Next HOU Game: 06-25 vs COL. Splits. Games by Position: C (47) News. 6/23/2024 at 4:29 PM. Yainer Diaz's second sac fly. 6/23/2024 at 3:20 PM. Yainer Diaz's sacrifice fly. 6/05/2024 at 1:40 AM.
View the profile of Houston Astros Catcher Yainer Diaz on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
2 days ago · Diaz. R. Exit Velocity: 105.6 mph. Launch Angle: 2°. Hit Distance: 93 ft. BOTTOM 4. 1 - 2, 1 Out. Yainer Diaz puts the Astros on the board with an RBI single in the bottom of the 4th inning.
Mar 6, 2024 · Diaz, who finished fifth in American League Rookie of the Year voting last year despite his status of a backup, will be the first catcher other than Maldonado to start on Opening Day for the Astros since Robinson Chirinos in 2019, barring an injury.
Sep 3, 2023 · In Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees, Diaz became the seventh Astros rookie to hit 20 home runs in their first full season.
