Argenis Diaz
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| Born: | February 12, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Guatire, Venezuela |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 155 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2003: International Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | N/A |
| High School: | N/A |
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Argenis Diaz (born February 12, 1987 in Guatire, VZ) was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an International Free Agent in July of 2003 out of Venezuela. He was traded, with Hunter Strickland, to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 22, 2009 in return for Adam LaRoche.
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Scouting Report
- Diaz is an elite defensive shortstop, and could compete for a gold glove in the bigs right now. He has plus range, excellent footing, an impressive glove, and an average-to-above-average arm. Makes impossible plays in the field. An inordinate amount of errors in 2008 have largely been attributed to off-the-mark long throws off of grounders that Diaz had no business getting to in the first place. The key for Diaz is how much he will hit. He's a slap hitter with average on base ability and without much power, but he's swung the bat very well during a few prolonged stints here and there. Hits lefties significantly better than righties. Speed on the basepaths isn't where it should be for a middle infielder. Needs to work on endurance over the course of the season. ~ SoxProspects.com
Awards
- 2007 Hawaii Winter League All-Star (Shortstop)
Trivia
- Named the #5 prospect in the 2007 Hawaii Winter League, by Baseball Prospectus.
External Links
- Argenis Diaz - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
