Diamondbacks' Eduardo Diaz: Goes 4-for-4 in Tuesday's win
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Diaz went 4-for-4 with a three-run home run and a pair of triples for Low-A Kane County in its 8-7 win over Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.
The four-hit performance lifted Diaz's average to .212, a 51-point uptick from his mark heading into the contest. One game won't dramatically change what still represents a slow start to Diaz's first exposure to full-season ball, but it's encouraging to see the 21-year-old outfielder demonstrate the kind of toolsiness that made him a well-regarded amateur free agent when he was signed out of Venezuela in 2015.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Diaz: Reports to Low-A club
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Diaz has appeared in four games this season for Low-A Kane County, going 2-for-15 with seven strikeouts and two stolen bases in those contests.
After spending all of April at extended spring training to receive some more hands-on coaching, Diaz made his full-season ball debut May 3. The 20-year-old outfielder, who was signed out of Venezuela as an amateur free agent in Sept. of 2015, showcased both power and speed in the Pioneer League last season and has already put the latter skill on display at Kane County. As he encounters more advanced pitching, Diaz will have to show improved plate discipline if he's to maintain his perch near the top of the organizational prospect list.
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