Einar Díaz

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Einar Antonio Díaz

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

During the month of July, 2003, playing for the Texas Rangers, Einar Díaz hit .313 with 10 RBI. Diaz was one of the oldest players in the low minors to begin 2007, as the 34-year-old was catching for the A-class Lynchburg Hillcats. He began the year 2 for 23.

In 2009 he was appointed manager of the Bluefield Orioles in the Appalachian League. In 2011 Díaz became a coach for the Bowie BaySox and in 2012 was with the Delmarva Shorebirds. His brother Lino Díaz has also coached and managed in the minors. In 2014, he was appointed assistant hitting coach of the Baltimore Orioles and stayed on the O's coaching staff until the end of the 2018 season. He moved to the Atlanta Braves' chain as coach of the Gwinnett Stripers in 2019. He was scheduled to be the hitting coach of the Mississippi Braves in 2020 before the season was cancelled due to Covid-19 then did coach Mississippi in 2021. Diaz was hitting coach of the FCL Braves in 2022-2023 and Augusta GreenJackets in 2024.

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
2009 Bluefield Orioles Appalachian League 33-35 5th Baltimore Orioles
2010 Bluefield Orioles Appalachian League 23-45 10th Baltimore Orioles

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