Alex Diaz

Alexis Diaz (born October 5, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played in parts of eight MLB seasons, from until , for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros. His most substantial major league action was in 1995 with the Mariners, when he started in center field due to an injury to Ken Griffey Jr.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Diaz attended Manuel Mendez Liciaga High School in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. He signed with the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in August 1986. In Triple-A in 1992, Diaz had 62 stolen bases and was named the most exciting player in the American Association. He was viewed as a potential successor to Robin Yount, the Brewers' future Hall of Famer who was Diaz's childhood hero.

Diaz made his MLB debut with the Brewers in July 1992. On May 26, Diaz was in right field when Griffey broke his wrist making a catch at the outfield wall, sidelining the future Hall of Famer for three months. Immediately after the catch, Diaz signalled for medical assistance for Griffey. Diaz, in a platoon with Rich Amaral, filled in for Griffey, playing in a career-high 103 games in the majors, though he was sent down to the minors for two weeks in August. Diaz made his only postseason appearance that fall, batting 4-for-10. He returned to a bench role in 1996, playing in 38 games. He became a free agent after the season.

Personal life Diaz is married and has a child.