Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alexis Díaz (baseball)

Discover the career path of Alexis Díaz (baseball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Alexis Díaz is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted by the Reds in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft, he made his debut in the major leagues in 2022. He's a key player on the Reds pitching staff.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Drafted by the Reds

In 2015, Alexis Díaz was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 12th round of the MLB draft.

2015: Professional debut

In 2015, Díaz made his professional debut for the Arizona League Reds, appearing in nine games.

2017: Return to Arizona League Reds

In 2017, Díaz returned to the Arizona League Reds after missing the 2016 season due to injury, posting a 4.94 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 13 appearances.

2018: Greeneville Reds

In 2018, Díaz played for the rookie-level Greeneville Reds, achieving a 3–3 record and a 3.02 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 11 games.

2019: Split season

In 2019, Díaz split the season between the AZL Reds and the Single-A Dayton Dragons, achieving a 7–4 record and a 5.19 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 59.0 innings.