Marcos Antonio Diplán Guzmán (born September 18, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.
| Marcos Diplán | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 18, 1996 Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 6, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.04 |
| Strikeouts | 32 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editTexas Rangers
editThe Texas Rangers signed Diplan as an international free agent in 2013, receiving a $1.3m signing bonus.[1] He pitched for the Dominican Rangers during the 2014 season, where he had a 7–2 win–loss record, a 1.54 ERA, and 57 strikeouts in 64+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Milwaukee Brewers
editOn January 19, 2015, the Rangers traded Diplan, Luis Sardiñas, and Corey Knebel to the Milwaukee Brewers for Yovani Gallardo.[2] He spent 2015 with the Helena Brewers where he was 2–2 with a 3.75 ERA in 50.1 innings pitched, and 2016 with the Brevard County Manatees and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers where he posted a combined 7–4 record, 3.02 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP in 27 total games (17 starts) between the two clubs. In 2017, he pitched for the Carolina Mudcats where he compiled a 7–8 record and 5.23 ERA in 26 games (22 starts).[3]
The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.[4] He spent the 2018 season with both Carolina and the Biloxi Shuckers, pitching to a combined 5–8 record with a 4.03 ERA in 25 games (24 starts).[5] He returned to Biloxi to begin 2019.[6]
Diplán was designated for assignment on July 29, 2019, following the acquisition of Jordan Lyles.[7]
Minnesota Twins
editThe Brewers traded Diplán to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations on July 31, 2019.[8] Between Biloxi and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Diplan went 3–5 with a 4.85 ERA in 68+2⁄3 innings in 2019. On September 14, 2019, the Twins designated Diplán for assignment.[9] Diplán was claimed by the Detroit Tigers on September 16.[10]
Baltimore Orioles
editOn December 9, 2019, the Baltimore Orioles claimed Diplán off waivers.[11] He was designated for assignment on December 29, following the signing of Kohl Stewart. He was outrighted to the minor leagues on January 9, 2020. Diplán did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] On October 29, 2020, Diplan was re-signed to a minor league contract. Diplán began the 2021 season with the Norfolk Tides. In June 2021, he was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.[13]
The Orioles promoted Diplán to the major leagues on August 4, 2021.[14] He made his MLB debut on August 6 and struck out Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-man Choi looking for his first career strikeout. Diplán made 23 appearances for the Orioles, going 2–0 with a 4.50 ERA and 24 strikeouts.On November 3, 2021, the Orioles outrighted Diplán to Triple-A Norfolk. However, he rejected the assignment, making him a free agent.[15]
On November 18, 2021, Diplán re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract for the 2022 season.[16] He began the 2022 season with Norfolk, and was promoted to the major leagues on April 17.[17] He was designated for assignment on July 6, 2022, and was sent to Triple-A Norfolk. On August 6, 2022, Diplán was released by the Orioles.
Acereros de Monclova
editOn June 10, 2023, Diplán signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[18] In 3 appearances, Diplán posted a 0–2 record with an 11.74 ERA and 6 strikeouts in 7.2 innings. He was waived on June 24.[18]
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
editOn July 11, 2023, Diplán signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. He made one start for the team, surrendering 3 runs on 2 hits and 4 walks with 1 strikeout in two-thirds of an inning. Diplán was released by the team on July 13.[19]
International career
editIn the Final Olympics Qualifying Tournament he was a part of the Dominican Republic team, with whom he qualified for the Olympic Games.[20]
References
edit- ^ "Rangers sign Diplan among quartet of DR prospects". Texas Rangers. July 2, 2013. Archived from the original on January 20, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ Tom Haudricourt. "Brewers complete trade of Yovani Gallardo to Texas". jsonline.com. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "Marcos Diplan Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Brewers add 4 prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com.
- ^ "Marcos Diplan Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Siemandel, Joseph (April 10, 2019). "Milwaukee Brewers: Dubon & Missions do it again, walk off win!". Reviewingthebrew.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Brewers trade right-handed pitcher Marcos Diplan to Minnesota in exchange for cash". MLB.com.
- ^ "Brewers trade right-handed pitcher Marcos Diplan to Minnesota in exchange for cash". MLB.com. July 31, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (September 14, 2019). "Twins' Marcos Diplan: Designated for assigment [sic]". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Evan Woodbery (September 16, 2019). "Tigers claim pitcher from Twins, place Daniel Stumpf on IL". MLive.com. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Evan Woodbery (December 9, 2019). "Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez claimed on waivers by Brewers". MLive.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Home".
- ^ "Orioles suben a las Mayores al salvador de las Aguilas Cibaenas, Marcos Diplan". August 4, 2021.
- ^ "Orioles Outright Pedro Severino, Conner Greene, Marcos Diplan". MLB Trade Rumors. November 5, 2021.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (November 19, 2021). "Orioles' Marcos Diplan: Returns to Orioles". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "O's move Means to 60-day IL with elbow sprain". April 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "Marcos Diplán Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "Bravos macanea a Rieleros para igualar la serie en "La Fortaleza"". elsoldeleon.com.mx. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Dominican Republic announces national team roster for final Olympic baseball qualifier". olympicbaseballqualifier.wbsc.org. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)