Edwin Díaz
Professional baseball player, All-Star reliever
Born
March 22nd, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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Born in 1994, this Puerto Rican baseball player serves as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Made a significant impact with the Seattle Mariners where he recorded a franchise record of 57 saves in the 2018 season. In 2022, joined the New York Mets, contributing to the team's bullpen and earning a selection to the MLB All-Star Game that same year. Díaz is recognized for his fastball and effective slider, showcasing striking ability to close out games. Established a reputation as one of the league's premier closers through consistent performance and high strikeout rates.
Recording 57 saves in the 2018 MLB season
Participating in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game
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