Joselo Diaz
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- Note: This page links to Jose Diaz, the pitcher in the early 21st Century. For the minor league third baseman in the 1950s, click here.
Joselo Soriano Diaz
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 240 lb.
- Debut September 6, 2006
- Born April 13, 1980 in San Pedro de Macoris D.R.
[edit] Biographical Information
In 2006, Joselo Diaz appeared in 4 games for the Kansas City Royals. He worked 6 2/3 innings but gave up 10 hits and 8 walks. This resulted in a 10.80 ERA. He struck out 3 batters. He began his professional career as a catcher in the Dodgers organization.
Diaz spent 2007 in Japan, going 3-4 with 2 saves and a 4.59 ERA in 45 games for the Yokohama BayStars. He allowed 47 hits in 66 2/3 innings but walked 58. The former catcher went 3 for 9 with a homer at the plate. He pitched for the Águilas Cibaeñas in the 2008 Caribbean Series, striking out eight and allowing one run (unearned) in six innings of work to pick up a win.
Diaz signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets for 2008.
