Yilber Díaz #45

Has a son: Digber Gael Díaz...Began as an outfielder during his amateur years, but his lack of offense kept him from being signed by a Major League club... Was advised by his then-trainer at age 17, to make the switch to pitcher.

2024

Named D-backs' Minor League Pitcher of the Year after combining to go 6-9 with a 3.80 ERA (44 ER in 104.1 IP), opponent .221 AVG, 47 walks and 140 strikeouts in 21 games (19 starts) with Triple- A Reno and Double-A Amarillo...Went 1-1 with a 3.81 ERA (12 ER in 28.1 IP) and 19 strikeouts in seven games (four starts) over two stints in his first season with the D-backs...Had his contract selected and made his Major League debut on July 8 vs. Braves with a quality start (1 ER in 6 IP)… struck out Ozzie Albies in the first inning for his first career strikeout...Earned his first Major League win on July 13 vs. Blue Jays with a quality start (1 ER in 6 IP)...Recalled from Reno on Sept. 12 and made his final three appearances in relief, going 0-0 with a 3.24 ERA (3 ER in 8.1 IP)…optioned on Sept. 26...Held opponents with runners in scoring position to a .188 AVG (6-for-32)/.544 OPS with four walks and 10 strikeouts...In 10 games (eight starts) with Reno, went 3-4 with a 3.22 ERA (18 ER in 50.1 IP), .246 opponent AVG (47-for-191), 18 walks and 63 strikeouts...Began the season at Amarillo before his promotion to Reno in June…in 11 starts with Amarillo, went 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA (26 ER in 54 IP), opponent .196 AVG (38-for-194), 29 and 77 strikeouts.