Juan Miranda
Born: 4/25/1983 in Consolacion del Sur, Pinar del Río, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2008-09-18 | Final Game: 2011-07-09
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Juan Miguel Miranda
Biography
Juan Miranda, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2011. Primarily playing as a position player, he appeared in 111 games over the course of his career. Miranda was known for his power-hitting ability, as evidenced by his 11 home runs and 37 runs batted in (RBIs), despite finishing with a batting average of .226. His playing style reflected the transitional era of baseball in the late 2000s, where the game was increasingly influenced by power hitters and offensive production.
Miranda's career began with the New York Yankees, where he showcased his skills before later playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although his overall statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact on the game, his contributions as a bench player and occasional starter provided depth to his teams during his tenure. His journey through the majors highlighted the challenges many players faced in carving out a permanent role in a competitive environment, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 257 | 29 | 58 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 0.226 | 0.320 | 0.420 | 0.740 | -9.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYY | AL | 5 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYY | AL | 33 | 64 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.219 | -25.2 |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 65 | 174 | 18 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 48 | 0.213 | 15.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 72 | 54 | 469 | 32 | 4 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYA | 1B | 5 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | NYA | 1B | 8 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | NYA | 1B | 13 | 4 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | ARI | 1B | 46 | 46 | 367 | 24 | 4 | 36 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 72 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ARI | NL | $420,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $420,000 | ||