1998
Born September 21, 1998
Azua, Azua, D.R.
Yainer Diaz Notable
b. September 21, 1998 · Houston Astros 2022–2025
Yainer Diaz has played his whole career for the Houston Astros as a catcher, since 2022.
Across 401 games he batted .279, with 415 hits and 177 runs. He finished with 59 home runs, 77 doubles and 3 stolen bases.
He played 277 games behind the plate, with 2,373 putouts and 13 errors. He turned 12 double plays.
He was born in Azua, Azua, D.R. on September 21, 1998. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed. He has not retired; our record has no final game for him.
Batting, season by season
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | HOU | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .125 |
| 2023 | HOU | 104 | 355 | 51 | 100 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 60 | 11 | 74 | 0 | .282 |
| 2024 | HOU | 148 | 585 | 70 | 175 | 29 | 3 | 16 | 84 | 24 | 107 | 2 | .299 |
| 2025 | HOU | 143 | 542 | 56 | 139 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 70 | 20 | 95 | 1 | .256 |
| Career | — | 401 | 1490 | 177 | 415 | 77 | 4 | 59 | 215 | 56 | 278 | 3 | .279 |
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