Seated on a small stool inside the Marlins’ clubhouse, Jumbo Diaz — the heaviest pitcher in Major League history — fills the entire width of his locker space, barely leaving enough room for the two teammates who flank him on either side.
The Marlins’ roster has Diaz listed at 315 pounds, and photos of the pitcher found online bear out his colossal size, with a belly drooping over his waistline.
But on what was the first day of spring training, when pitchers and catchers stepped on the scales for their physicals, Diaz was relieved to see the readout come to a halt at 300.