Mike Diaz
Encyclopedia
Michael Anthony Diaz is a former professional baseball
player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball
between 1983 and 1988, for the Chicago Cubs
, Pittsburgh Pirates
and Chicago White Sox
. He also played four seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball from 1989–92, After starting his career as a catcher, he split his time about equally between first base and the outfield.
Following his major league career, he played four seasons in Japan, from 1989 until 1992, for the Lotte Orions
(who in 1992 became the Chiba Lotte Marines
). He was nicknamed "Rambo" there due to a perceived resemblance to Sylvester Stallone
. In 1990, he became the first foreign player to catch a game in NPB in 12 years.
Professional baseball
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player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
between 1983 and 1988, for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
and Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. He also played four seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball from 1989–92, After starting his career as a catcher, he split his time about equally between first base and the outfield.
Following his major league career, he played four seasons in Japan, from 1989 until 1992, for the Lotte Orions
Chiba Lotte Marines
The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region, and owned by the Lotte conglomerate.-History:...
(who in 1992 became the Chiba Lotte Marines
Chiba Lotte Marines
The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region, and owned by the Lotte conglomerate.-History:...
). He was nicknamed "Rambo" there due to a perceived resemblance to Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
. In 1990, he became the first foreign player to catch a game in NPB in 12 years.