Juan Miranda (baseball) explained

Juan Miranda
Position:First baseman
Bats:Left/
Throws:Left
Birth Date:25 April 1983
Birth Place:Consolación del Sur, Cuba
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:18 September
Debutyear:2008
Debutteam:New York Yankees
Debut2league:NPB
Debut2date:28 March
Debut2year:2014
Debut2team:Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:9 July
Finalyear:2011
Finalteam:Arizona Diamondbacks
Final2league:NPB
Final2date:5 October
Final2year:2014
Final2team:Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Statyear:2011 season
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.226
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:11
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:37
Stat2year:2014 season
Stat2league:NPB
Stat21label:Batting average
Stat21value:.227
Stat22label:Home runs
Stat22value:14
Stat23label:Runs batted in
Stat23value:57
Teams:

Juan Miguel Miranda Ramírez (born 25 April 1983) is a Cuban former first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Listed at 6' 0", 220 lb., Miranda bats and throws left handed. He was born in Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río Province.

Baseball career

Cuban career

Miranda batted .303 with 27 homers for the Vegueros de Pinar del Río club in Cuba's Serie Nacional from 2002 to 2004.[1] In addition, he was included on the Cuban national team from 2001 to 2004.

Miranda defected to the Dominican Republic in early 2004, on his seventh attempt.[2] He was granted citizenship there in 2005.[3]

New York Yankees

Miranda signed a four-year contract with the New York Yankees worth $2 million on 12 December 2006.[4] [5] He spent the 2007 season with their Single-A affiliate Tampa Yankees and Double-A Trenton Thunder, then played in the Arizona Fall League after the season.[6]

He reached Triple-A in 2008, hitting .287 with 12 home runs and 52 RBI in 99 games with the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees.[7] On 16 September, Miranda was called up by the Yankees for the first time in his career.[8] He made his major league debut on 18 September, walking twice, and collected his first hit on 24 September.[9] [10] After the season, Miranda played in the Arizona Fall League.[11]

In 2009, he was called up on 17 April as a replacement for David Robertson, but was sent back down the following day.[12] [13] He hit .290 with 19 home runs and 82 RBI in 122 games for Scranton and was promoted on 18 September, following the team's loss in the International League finals.[14] Miranda recorded a game-winning walk-off single against the Kansas City Royals on 29 September.[15] He hit his first Major League home run on 2 October, against the Tampa Bay Rays.[16]

Miranda once again started the season in Triple-A, hitting .260 with five homers and 15 RBI before he was called up to the majors on 13 May.[17] [18] He hit .217 with two homers and seven RBI before he was optioned back to Scranton when Jorge Posada returned from the disabled list.[19] Miranda hit .291 with 10 homers and 25 RBIs in 49 games before he was called back up on 16 July.[20] Following the acquisition of Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns at the trade deadline, he was sent back down to Triple-A.[21] The Yankees did not call up Miranda again until 12 September.[22] On 26 September, he drew a bases loaded walk off Hideki Okajima in the bottom of the 10th inning to force in the winning run against the Boston Red Sox.[23] [24]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On 18 November 2010, Miranda was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor leaguer Scott Allen.[25] In 65 games for Arizona, Miranda batted .213/.315/.402 with seven home runs and 23 RBI. On 15 July 2011, Miranda was outrighted off of the roster and assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces.[26]

Tampa Bay Rays

On 6 December 2011, Miranda signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, which included an invitation to spring training.[27] He hit just .187 with two home runs and eight RBI in Triple-A with the Durham Bulls and was released on 9 June 2012.[28]

Vaqueros Laguna

On 27 June 2012, Miranda signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League.[29] He hit .423/.528/.676 with four home runs and 17 RBI in 20 games. Miranda returned for the 2013 season,[30] and hit .367/.498/.633 with 26 home runs and 86 RBI in 107 games on his way to the LMB All-Star Game.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

On 30 October 2013, Miranda signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball.[31] [32] On the season, Miranda hit for an average of .227 in 116 games with 42 walks and 14 home runs, but struck out 108 times in 427 plate appearances.

Later career

On 2 April 2015, returned to the Vaqueros Laguna for the 2015 season.[33] He hit 13 home runs with 17 RBI and a batting line of .315/.468/.486 in 101 contests. He was a LMB All-Star in 2015.

On 14 January 2016, Miranda was traded to the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. Miranda was then traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League on 17 February 2016. On 21 April 2016, he was released by Oaxaca.[34] On 17 May 2016, Miranda signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He was released on 15 July 2016. Miranda signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League on 30 May 2017. He was released on 1 July 2017.

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: King. George. 23 December 2006. JUAN MORE YANK. New York Post. dead. 18 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080323150725/http://www.nypost.com/seven/12232006/sports/yankees/juan_more_yank_yankees_george_king.htm. 23 March 2008.
  2. News: Jennings. Chad. 30 May 2010. Baseball Beat: Miranda's long trip ends with Yankees. The Journal News. dead. 31 May 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100602022031/http://www.lohud.com/article/20100530/SPORTS01/5300475. 2 June 2010.
  3. Web site: Cuban player Miranda now a Yankee - UPI.com . 25 January 2024 . UPI . en.
  4. Web site: Rojas. Enrique. 11 December 2006. Outfielder-first baseman signs with Yankees. 18 September 2008. ESPN.
  5. Web site: Feinsand. Mark. 22 December 2006. Yankees sign Cuban prospect. https://web.archive.org/web/20070128030038/http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061222&content_id=1766707&vkey=hotstove2006&fext=.jsp. 28 January 2007. 18 September 2008. MLB.com.
  6. Web site: Lewin . Joe . 28 August 2007 . Yankees send Thunder players to AFL . 25 January 2024 . nj.com . en.
  7. Web site: 31 August 2008 . Yankees' minor league report . 26 January 2024 . New York Daily News . en-US.
  8. Web site: Jennings. Chad. 16 September 2008. Miranda called up. dead. https://archive.today/20080920012342/http://emedia.thetimes-tribune.com/Blogs/SWBYankeesBlog/tabid/552/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4494/Miranda-called-up.aspx. 20 September 2008. 17 September 2008. The Times-Tribune.
  9. Web site: Yankees 9-2 White Sox (Sep 18, 2008) Box Score . 26 January 2024 . ESPN . en.
  10. Web site: Yankees 6-2 Blue Jays (Sep 24, 2008) Play-by-Play . 26 January 2024 . ESPN . en.
  11. Web site: Bontemps . Tim . 3 October 2008 . Marquez, Sanchez, Miranda to fill out Yankee AFL roster . 26 January 2024 . New York Post . en-US.
  12. Web site: 17 April 2009 . Matsui's knee hurting, Yankees add Miranda . 28 September 2021 . . en-US.
  13. Web site: Jennings . Chad . 18 April 2009 . April 18: Claggett called up, Miranda sent down . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090421174733/http://community.thetimes-tribune.com/blogs/yankees/archive/2009/04/18/april-18-wordekemper-is-here.aspx . 21 April 2009 . The Scranton Times-Tribune.
  14. Web site: Jennings . Chad . 18 September 2009 . September 17: Postgame notes . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090922193437/http://community.thetimes-tribune.com/blogs/yankees/archive/2009/09/18/september-17-postgame-notes.aspx . 22 September 2009 . 26 January 2024 . The Scranton Times-Tribune.
  15. Web site: Rush. Doug. 29 September 2009. Juan Miranda Gets Yankees 15th Walk-Off Hit In 4-3 Win. 28 September 2021. Bleacher Report. en.
  16. Web site: Hoch. Bryan. 3 October 2009. CC rocked in final tuneup before ALDS. https://web.archive.org/web/20091006041922/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091002&content_id=7287988&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy. 6 October 2009. 28 September 2021. New York Yankees. MLB.com.
  17. Web site: Carig . Marc . 11 May 2010 . Yankees to call up first baseman Juan Miranda . 26 January 2024 . The Star-Ledger . en.
  18. Web site: 22 June 2023 . Yankees recall Miranda, send down Russo . 26 January 2024 . The Columbian . en-US.
  19. Web site: Hutchinson . Dave Hutchinson . 3 June 2010 . After injury, Jorge Posada's role as Yankees full-time catcher could change . 26 January 2024 . nj.com . en.
  20. Web site: Costello . Brian . 16 July 2010 . Miranda called up, in lineup as Yankees DH . 26 January 2024 . New York Post . en-US.
  21. Web site: Shpigel . Ben . 31 July 2010 . In Series of Trades, Yanks Take Another Shot at Firming Up Weak Spots . 26 January 2024 . New York Times.
  22. Web site: 23 January 2024 . Yankees call up 1B Miranda, utility guy Russo . 26 January 2024 . The Columbian . en-US.
  23. Web site: Yankees 4-3 Red Sox (Sep 26, 2010) Game Recap . https://web.archive.org/web/20240126181841/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/300926110 . dead . 26 January 2024 . 26 January 2024 . ESPN . en.
  24. Web site: 27 September 2010 . Yankees Rally To Beat Red Sox 4-3 In 10 Innings . 26 January 2024 . www.wbur.org . en.
  25. Web site: Brock. Corey. 18 November 2010. D-backs land Miranda from Yankees. https://web.archive.org/web/20121105193130/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101118&content_id=16144136&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb. 5 November 2012. 21 April 2013. MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media.
  26. Web site: Nicholson-Smith. Ben. 15 July 2011. Outrighted To Triple-A: Juan Miranda. 15 July 2011. MLB Trade Rumors. en-US.
  27. Web site: Adams. Luke. 6 December 2011. Rays Sign Four To Minor League Deals. 6 December 2011. MLB Trade Rumors. en-US.
  28. Web site: Polishuk. Mark. 14 June 2012. Minor Moves: Juan Miranda. 14 June 2012. MLB Trade Rumors. en-US.
  29. Web site: Juan Miranda Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News . 26 January 2024 . MiLB.com . en.
  30. Web site: 16 April 2013. Diablos Rojos se lleva la serie ante Vaqueros Laguna - Terra México. https://web.archive.org/web/20140304053349/http://deportes.terra.com.mx/beisbol/mexicano/diablos-rojos-se-lleva-la-serie-ante-vaqueros-laguna,e4704f951922e310VgnVCM4000009bcceb0aRCRD.html. 4 March 2014. 21 April 2013. Terra Deportes.
  31. Web site: 30 October 2013. Fighters sign infielder Miranda. 28 September 2021. The Japan Times. en-US.
  32. Web site: Brito . Alex . 31 October 2013 . Nippon Ham oficializa firma del toletero cubano Juan Miranda . 29 December 2016 . . es.
  33. Web site: Gamiochipi . Aarón Arguijo . 14 January 2015 . Juan Miranda volverá con Vaqueros Laguna . 29 December 2016 . El Siglo de Torreón.
  34. Web site: 21 April 2016 . Frank Díaz refuerza a Guerreros . 27 January 2024 . MiLB.com . en.

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