Miguel Diaz Stats & Scouting Report

IP	24.2
ERA	2.55
WHIP	0.970
BB/9	2.6
SO/9	11.3

Full name Miguel Angel Díaz
Born 11/28/1994 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 224 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 04/03/2017

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Diaz landed firmly on the Brewers' prospect radar in 2014 with a strong showing in the Rookie-level Arizona League. Despite his smallish size, he showed a big arm with a fastball consistently in the mid-90s and a high strikeout rate. The Brewers expected more big things in 2015, but Diaz suffered an avulsion fracture in his pitching elbow before getting out of spring training. He had surgery in mid-March and didn't get into a game until the end of July. Still just 21, Diaz has time to get back on track. When healthy, he features a live, loose arm with an explosive fastball that gets on hitters in a hurry. His No. 2 pitch is a slider he throws in the high 70s and keeps hitters off his heater. He has worked on a changeup that needs refinement and more differentiation in velocity from his fastball. Diaz throws from a high three-quarters arm slot and at times has issues repeating his delivery. The Brewers would love for Diaz to see time at low Class A Wisconsin in 2016 to see if he can develop his changeup and remain a potential starter.
Signed for the bargain amount of $85,000 in December 2011, Diaz quickly caught the attention of scouts while pitching in the Rookie-level Arizona League. Though small in stature, he improved his arm strength and lower-half coordination, which boosted his fastball velocity into the 94-96 mph range. He has a live, loose arm and the ball comes out of his hand well, and hitters often were late on his fastball. Diaz's slider is a quality pitch at 75-78 mph, though his command of it was spotty at times. He also throws a changeup, but it was too firm in the mid-80s and needs work. Diaz throws with a high three-quarters arm slot and sometimes had issues repeating his delivery. Regardless, his arm is electric, and if he develops his changeup, he could possibly develop into a mid-rotation starter. At the least, Diaz profiles as a power reliever. The 20-year-old probably will jump to low Class A Wisconsin in 2015.

Minor League Top Prospects

Signed for the bargain bonus amount of $85,000, Diaz spent the first two years of his career in the Dominican Summer League before making his U.S. debut this year. The buzz on Diaz's lightning arm started early and his appearances were heavily scouted throughout the summer. The key for his development was added strength in his arm and lower half, which allowed his velocity to bump to the 94-96 mph range. He maintained a live, loose arm. Diaz's breaking ball, which has slider action, is a quality pitch that comes in around 75-78 mph, but his mid-80s changeup is too firm at this point. His spotty control indicates he needs to repeat this high three-quarters delivery more frequently. If Diaz develops his changeup, he can stay in the rotation and develop into perhaps a mid-rotation starter. If not, he will become a power reliever.

Career Transactions

RHP Miguel Díaz elected free agency.
RHP Miguel Díaz assigned to Tigres del Licey.
RHP Miguel Díaz elected free agency.
RHP Miguel Díaz assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Toledo Mud Hens activated RHP Miguel Díaz.
RHP Miguel Díaz assigned to Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Miguel Díaz to a minor league contract.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys released RHP Miguel Díaz.
RHP Miguel Díaz assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Miguel Díaz to a minor league contract.
RHP Miguel Díaz elected free agency.
Houston Astros sent RHP Miguel Díaz outright to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Houston Astros designated RHP Miguel Díaz for assignment.
Houston Astros activated RHP Miguel Díaz.
Houston Astros activated RHP Miguel Díaz.
Houston Astros claimed RHP Miguel Díaz off waivers from Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers designated RHP Miguel Díaz for assignment.
Detroit Tigers selected the contract of RHP Miguel Díaz from Toledo Mud Hens.
Toledo Mud Hens activated RHP Miguel Diaz.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Toledo Mud Hens.
RHP Miguel Diaz roster status changed by Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract.
RHP Miguel Diaz elected free agency.
Detroit Tigers designated RHP Miguel Diaz for assignment.
Detroit Tigers activated RHP Miguel Diaz.
Detroit Tigers selected the contract of RHP Miguel Diaz from Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Toledo Mud Hens.
RHP Miguel Diaz roster status changed by Detroit Tigers.
RHP Miguel Diaz elected free agency.
San Diego Padres sent RHP Miguel Diaz outright to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from El Paso Chihuahuas.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas from Padres Alternate Training Site.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to Padres Alternate Training Site.
San Diego Padres selected the contract of RHP Miguel Diaz from Padres Alternate Training Site.
San Diego Padres signed free agent P Miguel Diaz.
San Diego Padres signed free agent RHP Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Toros del Este.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Toros de Tijuana.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres signed free agent RHP Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Miguel Diaz elected free agency.
San Diego Padres activated RHP Miguel Diaz from the 60-day injured list.
San Diego Padres placed RHP Miguel Diaz on the 60-day injured list. Left knee surgery.
El Paso Chihuahuas placed RHP Miguel Diaz on the 7-day injured list.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
Miguel Diaz roster status changed by San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres sent RHP Miguel Diaz on a rehab assignment to Amarillo Sod Poodles.
San Diego Padres transferred RHP Miguel Diaz from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Torn meniscus.
San Diego Padres placed RHP Miguel Diaz on the 10-day injured list. Torn meniscus.
San Diego Padres activated RHP Miguel Diaz.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Peoria Javelinas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Miguel Diaz from San Antonio Missions.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to San Antonio Missions.
San Diego Padres recalled Miguel Diaz from San Antonio Missions.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to San Antonio Missions from El Paso Chihuahuas.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas from San Antonio Missions.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to San Antonio Missions from El Paso Chihuahuas.
Miguel Diaz roster status changed by San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso Chihuahuas.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Toros del Este.
San Diego Padres transferred RHP Miguel Diaz from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Strained right forearm.
San Diego Padres sent RHP Miguel Diaz on a rehab assignment to Lake Elsinore Storm.
San Diego Padres sent RHP Miguel Diaz on a rehab assignment to AZL Padres.
San Diego Padres placed RHP Miguel Diaz on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to June 22, 2017. Strained right forearm.
San Diego Padres traded RHP Justin Haley to Minnesota Twins for RHP Miguel Diaz.
Minnesota Twins claimed RHP Miguel Diaz off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers activated RHP Miguel Diaz from the 7-day disabled list.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers placed RHP Miguel Diaz on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 4, 2016.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from AZL Brewers.
AZL Brewers activated RHP Miguel Diaz from the 7-day disabled list.
AZL Brewers placed RHP Miguel Diaz on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to AZL Brewers.
RHP Miguel Diaz assigned to DSL Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract.

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