Félix Antonio Díaz (born July 27, 1980) is a former

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who played for the

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in the season. Díaz bats and throws right-handed.

Career

In one major league season, Díaz posted a 2–5 record with 33 strikeouts and a 6.75

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in 18 games pitched (seven as a starter). Díaz also played in Japan with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the

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in , but he was dismissed after a dismal start. In November 2006, Díaz signed with the

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a minor league deal. In late July , he was released and a few days later signed a minor league contract with the

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. He signed with the Kia Tigers in 2008. In 2010, Diaz played for the

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of the

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