Diaz debuted in 2016 with an 18 Save rookie season, and a fifth-place finish in Rookie of the Year voting. He would increase that to 34 in 2017, but it was 2018 that made him a big name in baseball circles. The Puerto Rican closer would lead the American League in Saves (57), Games Finished (65), and had an ERA of 1.96 and Whip of 0.791. Diaz went to the All-Star Game and won the Reliever of the Year Award.
Along with Robinson Cano, he was dealt to the New York Mets after that magical season, as the Mariners began to rebuild again. He would save 109 Games and finished 140 Games for the Mariners.
46. Edwin Diaz
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: January 15, 1975 in Bayamon, P.R.
- Weight: 172 lbs.
- Height: 5'11"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: March 31, 1998
- Final Game: August 02, 1999
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.0 |
While J.J. Putz and Kaz Sasaki are ranked higher and (we feel) had a better overall Career in Seattle, the most excellent season that a reliever had in a Mariners' uniform should be attributed to Edwin Diaz.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round of the Amateur Draft 6/5/12.
- Departed: Traded to the New York Mets with Robinson Cano and Cash for Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, Jarred Lelenic, and Anthony Swarzak 12/3/18.
- Games Played: 188
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Notable Statistics: 4 Wins
14 Losses
2.64 ERA
140 Games Finished
109 Saves
191.0 Innings Pitched
301 Strikeouts
2.56 FIP
1.016 WHIP
5.4 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (2018)
Rivera Reliever Award (2018)
Most Games Finished (2018)
Most Saves (2018)
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