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TYLER MILLER, SHORTSTOP
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| Born: December 17, 1999 Height: 6′ 2″ Weight: 180 Bats: Left Throws: Right Drafted: 23rd Round, 684th Overall, 2018 How Acquired: Draft High School: Spanish Fort HS Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Miller had a commitment to Alabama, which he agreed to during his junior year, but then switched to East Mississippi CC. He’s a big framed shortstop, following a trend of previous picks in this draft where the Pirates have been taking bigger guys for the position. Miller hit for a .403/.482/.831 line in 141 plate appearances this year, with 13 home runs and just 15 strikeouts. Miller has played other positions, originally playing second base before moving to shortstop as a sophomore. He can also play third base. He can already hit for some power, and could add more as his frame fills out. He could be a tough guy to sign. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2018: Minor league contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: MiLB Debut: MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2024 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2022 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 6, 2018: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 23rd round, 684th overall pick. |
