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Matt Diaz was born on 3 March, 1978 in Portland, Oregon, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Matt Diaz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?

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Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 3 March 1978
Birthday 3 March
Birthplace Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Matt Diaz Height, Weight & Measurements

At 46 years old, Matt Diaz height is 1.83 m .

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Height 1.83 m
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Who Is Matt Diaz's Wife?

His wife is Leslee Diaz

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Matt Diaz Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Matt Diaz worth at the age of 46 years old? Matt Diaz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Matt Diaz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1978

Matthew Edward Diaz (born March 3, 1978) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

He played in Major League Baseball for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.

1998

He was named the Sporting News man of the Year in 1998, and a First Team All-American (American Baseball Coaches Association, National Baseball College Writers' Association) in 1999.

1999

As a two-year starter at Florida State University, Diaz helped lead the Seminoles to two College World Series appearances, including the 1999 title game vs. the University of Miami.

He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft in the 17th round.

Despite being among the Devil Rays' minor league career leaders in hits and extra base hits, Diaz had a tough time in the majors, hitting only .167 in 30 at-bats in his two years with the Devil Rays.

After being released by Tampa Bay, Diaz signed with the Kansas City Royals where he hit .281 with 10 extra base hits (including 1 home run) and 12 RBI in a backup role in.

2005

On December 19, 2005, Diaz was traded to the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitcher Ricardo Rodríguez.

Diaz earned a backup outfielder spot for the Braves during spring training.

Appearing in 124 games, including many starting assignments in the second half of the season, Diaz batted .327 in 297 at-bats.

2006

On August 14, 2006, Diaz had four hits for the second straight day and tied the National League record with ten straight hits.

He grounded out in the 9th inning to end the streak.

Diaz had his first career two-homer game on August 29,, against the Florida Marlins.

On September 5, he hit a three-run walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth to give the Braves a 9-8 win.

Diaz finished the season with a career-high .338 batting average in 124 games.

2010

In December 2010, Diaz agreed to a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2011

On August 31, 2011, Diaz was traded back to the Braves for a player to be named later.

Pittsburgh also sent cash to the Braves in the deal.

2012

On August 13, 2012, the Braves announced that Diaz would have surgery on his thumb and would miss the rest of the 2012 season.

On December 26, 2012, Diaz signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees with an invitation to Spring Training.

2013

He was released on March 17, 2013.

Diaz was brought up by the Miami Marlins from their Triple-A affiliate New Orleans Zephyrs on May 2, 2013.

2014

On Feb. 4th, 2014 Matt Diaz announced his retirement from professional baseball.

On April 24, 2014 Diaz joined the Braves pre-game and postgame telecast of Braves Live on Fox Sports South, which he will do regularly for the 2014 season.

Diaz also does work for MLB Network Radio.

A born-again Christian, Diaz and his wife Leslee have three kids, Nathan Everett, Anna Grace, and Matthew Jacob.

Matt is the second oldest of four brothers: Zachary, contemporary Christian singer Jonny Diaz, and Benjamin.

His surname has an Anglicized pronunciation which originated with his grandfather who had emigrated from Barcelona.

He grew up in Lakeland, Florida.

Matt Diaz is the center of a viral video of him getting heckled by a New York Mets fan.

He was heckled for wearing two different socks, and Diaz responded by showing the fans behind him the variation in color.