Edwin Diaz

MLB Star

Baseball Closer / New York Mets / All-Star Pitcher

Born: March 22, 1994 | Position: Relief Pitcher

Right-handed Two-time All-Star

Pro Tip: Edwin Diaz is known for his electric fastball and devastating slider, making him one of the most dominant closers in baseball.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut with Seattle Mariners in 2016.

First appeared in Major League Baseball at age 22.

2All-Star Seasons

Selected to All-Star Game in 2018 and 2022.

Recognized as one of baseball's best relievers.

3Record Season

Set Mariners single-season save record (57) in 2018.

Led all MLB closers that season.

4Signature Entrance

Famous for "Narco" trumpet entrance at Citi Field.

Creates electrifying atmosphere during save opportunities.

5World Baseball Classic

Helped Puerto Rico reach 2017 WBC finals.

Dominant performance in international competition.

Note: Diaz combines a 100+ mph fastball with a sharp-breaking slider, making him nearly unhittable when at his best.

1Four-Seam Fastball

Regularly hits 98-102 mph with late movement.

Primary strikeout pitch with high velocity.

2Slider

Sharp 87-91 mph breaking ball with depth.

Generates swings and misses with late break.

3Changeup

Occasional 90-92 mph offspeed pitch.

Used sparingly to keep hitters off balance.

1Saves

205+ career saves through 2023 season.

Consistently among MLB save leaders.

2Strikeouts

Averages 15+ K/9 for his career.

Elite strikeout rate among relievers.

3ERA

Career 3.20 ERA with Mets and Mariners.

Dominant when healthy.

4WHIP

Career 1.10 WHIP demonstrates control.

Limits baserunners effectively.

Remember: Diaz's combination of power and movement makes him particularly effective in high-leverage situations.