Juan Miranda
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2011)
Juan Miranda was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011 for the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 4 seasons. In 111 career games, he hit .226 with 58 hits, 11 home runs, and 37 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-18
- Last Game
- 2011-07-09
Full name: Juan Miguel Miranda
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 | .226 | .320 | .420 | .740 | -8 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .420 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .740 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYA | AL | 5 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYA | AL | 33 | 64 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .219 | .257 (-15%) | .325 (-9%) | .402 (+5%) | .728 (-1%) | -23.8 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | 65 | 174 | 18 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 48 | .213 | .255 (-17%) | .320 (-2%) | .399 (+1%) | .719 (avg) | 15.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 111 | 257 | 29 | 58 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 32 | 68 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -8 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (111 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 132 | 15 | 28 | 6 | 19 | .212 |
| Away | 55 | 125 | 14 | 30 | 5 | 18 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-09 | AZ | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-07-08 | AZ | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-07 | AZ | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-06 | AZ | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-04 | AZ | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-07-01 | AZ | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-06-29 | AZ | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-28 | AZ | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-27 | AZ | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-25 | AZ | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 72 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
Juan Miranda's recorded salaries total $420,000 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miranda's career ran from 2008 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2008, 2009, and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ARI | NL | $420,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $420,000 | ||
Juan Miranda: the record in brief
According to the bio, Juan Miranda debuted on September 18, 2008 and played a final game on July 9, 2011. By club, Miranda's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (2008 to 2010) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2011). Miranda played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 25, 1983, in Consolacion del Sur, Pinar del Río, Cuba and a listed size of 6'0" and 220 pounds. Juan Miranda was the playing name; the full given name is Juan Miguel.
Miranda finished with 58 hits from 257 at bats in 111 games, which works out to .226, along with 11 homers and 37 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .320 and .420 give Miranda a career OPS of .740. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Miranda's .226 average sits 13.1% below it. Miranda collected a career-high 37 hits in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .213 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Juan Miranda
- What years did Juan Miranda play?
- Juan Miranda played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011.
- Was Juan Miranda a pitcher?
- No. Juan Miranda was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Juan Miranda hit?
- Juan Miranda hit 11 career home runs with 58 hits.
- What teams did Juan Miranda play for?
- Juan Miranda played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2008–2010) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2011).
- What were Juan Miranda's career stats?
- In 111 games, Juan Miranda had 58 hits, 11 home runs, 37 RBI, and 29 runs, with a .226 batting average.
- How much did Juan Miranda earn in his career?
- Juan Miranda's recorded salaries total $420,000 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miranda's career ran from 2008 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2008, 2009, and 2010.
- What was Juan Miranda's salary?
- Juan Miranda's recorded salary was $420,000 in 2011.
- What position did Juan Miranda play?
- Juan Miranda played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Juan Miranda and how much did he weigh?
- Juan Miranda was listed at 6 feet and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Juan Miranda hit each season?
- Juan Miranda's home runs by season: 0 in 2008, 1 in 2009, 3 in 2010, and 7 in 2011. His most in one season was 7, in 2011.
- What was Juan Miranda's career batting average?
- Juan Miranda batted .226 over his career, with 58 hits in 257 at bats.
- How many RBI did Juan Miranda have?
- Juan Miranda drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Juan Miranda in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Juan Miranda has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.