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|name = Elías Díaz
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|caption = Díaz, during his tenure with the [[Indianapolis Indians]], at {{By|2015}} [[Triple-A All-Star Game]]
| caption = Díaz, during his tenure with the [[Indianapolis Indians]], at {{By|2015}} [[Triple-A All-Star Game]]
|team = Pittsburgh Pirates
| team = Pittsburgh Pirates
|number = 66
| number = 66
|position = [[Catcher]]
| position = [[Catcher]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|11|17}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|11|17}}
|birth_place = [[Maracaibo]], [[Zulia]], [[Venezuela]]
| birth_place = [[Maracaibo]], [[Zulia]], [[Venezuela]]
|bats = Right
| bats = Right
|throws = Right
| throws = Right
|debutleague = MLB
| debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = September 12
| debutdate = September 12
|debutyear = 2015
| debutyear = 2015
|debutteam = Pittsburgh Pirates
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| statyear = 2015 season
| statyear = 2015 season
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| stat1label = [[Batting average]]
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| stat1value = .000
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Elías Díaz
Díaz, during his tenure with the Indianapolis Indians, at 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 66
Catcher
Born: (1990-11-17) November 17, 1990 (age 33)
Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 2015, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Batting average.000
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
Teams

Elías David Soto Díaz (born November 17, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Díaz signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2008. He made his professional debut in 2009 for the Venezuelan Summer League Pirates. From 2010 to 2013, he played for the Gulf Coast Pirates, West Virginia Power and Bradenton Marauders.[1] Díaz started 2014 with the Double-A Altoona Curve. In August he was promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians after hitting .328 with Altoona.[2][3][4] On November 20, 2014 Díaz was placed on the Pirates' 40–man roster.[5]

References

  1. ^ Giger, Cory (August 15, 2014). "Diaz promoted following Curve's loss". Altoona Mirror. Retrieved November 21, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Travis, Sawchik (August 23, 2014). "Pirates notebook: Breakout of catching prospect Diaz a pleasant surprise". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  3. ^ Singer, Tom (August 23, 2014). "Bucs catching prospect Diaz climbing depth chart". MLB.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  4. ^ Perrotto, John (August 31, 2014). "Minor League Report: Catcher Diaz making a name". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved November 21, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Pirates designate Ike Davis for assignment". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.

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