Robinzon Díaz
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Robinzon Díaz Henriquez (born September 19, 1983 in Monte Plata
, Dominican Republic
) is a catcher for the Texas Rangers organization.
against the Tampa Bay Rays
and went 0-4 with a strikeout
.
On August 25, 2008, Díaz was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the player to be named later to complete a trade for José Bautista
and was assigned to AAA Indianapolis. After spending several days with AAA Indianapolis, he was called up by the Pirates on September 2.
became sidelined with a broken wrist. He would serve mainly as backup to fellow rookie catcher Jason Jaramillo
and as an occasional pinch hitter
. In his 31 games with Pittsburgh, Díaz compiled a .295 batting average
and drove in 18 RBIs. He was optioned back to AAA when Doumit returned from injury on July 10.
He was designated for assignment
at the end of the 2009 season, then released on November 30, 2009. On December 8, 2009, he was signed to a contract by the Detroit Tigers
.
.
He is also a member of the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. Díaz is married and has one son.
Monte Plata
Monte Plata is a province of the Dominican Republic, and also the name of its capital city. It was split from San Cristóbal in 1992.-Municipalities and municipal districts:...
, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
) is a catcher for the Texas Rangers organization.
2008 season
On April 23, , Díaz made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
against the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
and went 0-4 with a strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
.
On August 25, 2008, Díaz was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the player to be named later to complete a trade for José Bautista
José Bautista
José Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
and was assigned to AAA Indianapolis. After spending several days with AAA Indianapolis, he was called up by the Pirates on September 2.
2009 season
Díaz began the season in AAA but was recalled to the Pirates late in April after starting catcher Ryan DoumitRyan Doumit
Ryan Matthew Doumit is an American professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. He played the first seven years of his career for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Professional career:...
became sidelined with a broken wrist. He would serve mainly as backup to fellow rookie catcher Jason Jaramillo
Jason Jaramillo
Jason Cory Jaramillo is a catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He played collegiately at Oklahoma State University. Jaramillo was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the second round of the 2004 MLB Draft. He was also ranked one of the top ten prospects in the Phillies system for...
and as an occasional pinch hitter
Pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead ; the manager may use any player that has not yet entered the game as a substitute...
. In his 31 games with Pittsburgh, Díaz compiled a .295 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
and drove in 18 RBIs. He was optioned back to AAA when Doumit returned from injury on July 10.
He was designated for assignment
Designated for assignment
Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
at the end of the 2009 season, then released on November 30, 2009. On December 8, 2009, he was signed to a contract by the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
.
2010 season
Díaz spent the 2010 season as a member of the Toledo Mud Hens, wearing #26. He appeared in 71 games for the Mud Hens, batting .255 with 17 2B, 2 3B, and 1 HR. He filed for free agency on November 6, 2010. On January 18, 2011, he was signed to a minor league contract by the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
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He is also a member of the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. Díaz is married and has one son.