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Derek Dietrich | Second Baseman

Team: Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:  (23) / 7/18/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 201
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Derek Dietrich went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Marlins' loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
Dietrich was one of the few relatively bright spots for the Marlins on Tuesday, as Homer Bailey limited the Fish to just six hits on the night. Dietrich picked up two of them and singled home a run in the first inning. He's got a modest four-game hitting streak since being called up, and he hit in the No. 3 spot in the lineup Tuesday. He'll likely continue to see playing time and favorable lineup spots as long as he continues to hit, but he's still no more than an NL-only option right now. May 14 - 11:41 PM

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Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Derek Dietrich went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

With Donovan Solano on the disabled list, Dietrich should continue to see regular playing time at second base. He won’t hit for a high average but could provide 10-12 home runs if he holds onto a starting job.
May 12 - 7:59 PM
Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Derek Dietrich hit his first major league homer, a three-run shot off Matt Magill, in the Marlins' 5-4 win over the Dodgers on Friday.

Sure, the homer came off someone who will probably be back in Triple-A tomorrow, but it makes for a nice start for the 23-year-old Dietrich, who was called up from Double-A on Tuesday. If Dietrich hits well over these next couple of weeks, the Marlins could consider turning Donovan Solano into a utilityman once he comes off the DL. Otherwise, he'll probably head back to the minors. While Dietrich does have some offensive potential, his defense remains pretty rough and he likely will prove in need of more time on the farm.
May 11 - 1:49 AM
Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Marlins purchased the contract of INF Derek Dietrich from Double-A Jacksonville.

Dietrich is in the starting lineup at second base Wednesday night and figures to get most of the playing time while Donovan Solano and Chris Valaika are sidelined. The 23-year-old was hitting .282/.408/.505 with four home runs, 16 RBI and a .913 OPS in 28 games this season in Double-A and hit .279/.338/.457 with 14 home runs between High-A and Double-A last year. He doesn't have a ton of upside, but he's worth a look in NL-only leagues.
May 8 - 1:33 PM
Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Joe Frisaro of MLB.com writes that the Marlins could call up infielder Derek Dietrich from Double-A Jacksonville.

The Marlins are already missing Donovan Solano and Chris Valaika is expected to land on the disabled list with a fracture to the tip of his left radius bone in his wrist, so Dietrich would provide some infield depth. The 23-year-old was acquired from the Rays in the Yunel Escobar deal this offseason and is hitting .282/.408/.505 with four home runs, 16 RBI and a .913 OPS in 28 games this season in Double-A.
Related: Chris Valaika
Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter
May 8 - 12:45 PM
Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel mentions Derek Dietrich as a "surprise candidate" for the Marlins' Opening Day roster.

Dietrich is in spring training with the Marlins as a non-roster invite and could conceivably push for a roster spot as depth behind Placido Polanco and Donovan Solano. The 23-year-old was acquired from the Rays in the Yunel Escobar deal this offseason and batted .279/.338/.457 with 14 home runs between High-A Charlotte and Double-A Montgomery in 2012.
Source: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter
Feb 17 - 7:08 PM
Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Marlins acquired INF Derek Dietrich from the Rays in exchange for SS Yunel Escobar.

Recently ranked by Baseball America as the ninth-best prospect in the Rays' system, Dietrich batted .279/.338/.457 with 14 homers between High-A and Double-A in 2012. He's played mostly shortstop in the minors but is probably a better bet to wind up at second base.
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 12:06:00 AM
Derek Dietrich - 2B - Marlins

Derek Dietrich doubled and singled Thursday and is hitting .444 after six games for low Single-A Bowling Green.

Six of his eight hits have gone for extra bases: he has three doubles, a triple and two homers. The Astros drafted Dietrich in the third round in 2007, but they failed to sign him. The Rays grabbed him in the second round last year after a fine career at Georgia Tech. He doesn't project as a shortstop in the majors or as a big-time power guy, but he might have the bat to make it at third base.
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 01:35:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Rob Brantly
2Jeff Mathis
3Miguel Olivo
4Kyle Skipworth
1B1Logan Morrison
2Casey Kotchman
3Joe Mahoney
2B1Donovan Solano
2Chris Valaika
3Derek Dietrich
4Nick Green
SS1Adeiny Hechavarria
3B1Placido Polanco
2Greg Dobbs
LF1Juan Pierre
2Austin Kearns
3Matt Diaz
CF1Chris Coghlan
2Justin Ruggiano
RF1Giancarlo Stanton
2Marcell Ozuna
3Alfredo Silverio
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ricky Nolasco
2Nathan Eovaldi
3Kevin Slowey
4Jose Fernandez
5Alex Sanabia
6Henderson Alvarez
7Tom Koehler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Steve Cishek
2Michael Dunn
3Ryan Webb
4Chad Qualls
5A.J. Ramos
6Duane Below
7Wade LeBlanc
8Jose Ceda