MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Miami Marlins’ Isan Diaz made his major league debut Monday and hit his first career home run while his father was being interviewed on TV.
Diaz, a 23-year-old second baseman, homered on a 1-2 fastball leading off the sixth, during Monday night’s loss against the Mets. His 422-foot drive to right was part of a 1-for-7 day. However, it may have been Diaz’s father, however, that stole the show.
Diaz was among the four prospects acquired from Milwaukee in January 2018 for outfielder Christian Yelich.
A contingent of family and friends of the debutants cheered from the seats behind third base.