This Day in Marlins History: A Particular Set of Skills

On this date in Miami Marlins history, the club picked up a unique talent from the Tampa Bay Rays.

In 2012, the Marlins traded Yunel Escobar to their in-state rivals for super-utility Derek Dietrich. Initially selected in the third round of the 2007 draft by the Houston Astros, Dietrich didn’t sign a contract until the Rays picked him in the second three years later.

When Miami fans think of Dietrich, we think of a guy who could play first, second, third, and left field. We also think of his particularly well-honed skillset of getting to first base in the most painful way. His 93 HBP in six seasons with Miami was just par for the course for Dietrich. As a junior with the Georgia Tech…