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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Miranda is a big-bodied infielder who has made a name for himself as a solid defender and hitter with lots of potential. Specifically, scouts note that the teen’s pitch recognition and composure on offense are advanced for a player his age. Overall, Miranda shows a good approach at the plate and a knack for managing the strike zone. 

He’s displayed the ability to drive the ball to all fields and scouts have pointed out a significant uptick in his athleticism this year. Miranda continues to make strides as a third baseman, and there’s reason to believe he’ll remain at the hot corner as he progresses through the Minor Leagues. His arm strength is expected to improve as he matures and fills into his 6-foot-3 frame.

Miranda is trained by Enrique Soto in Bani, Dominican Republic.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

Miranda turned 18 on Feb. 23, making him the oldest member of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 prospect ranking for the 2024 international class, but the age alone didn’t scare off the Tigers. Detroit signed the corner infielder for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic on Jan. 15, using almost a quarter of its $6.52 million pool to bring him in alone. 

Checking in at a listed 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, the right-handed slugger is already a physical standout in the box, and that leads to impressive present power that could develop into at least plus pop down the line. He impressed evaluators with his pitch recognition, composure and all-fields approach before signing, and that gives hope that he could be an all-around offensive talent in time in the Detroit pipeline. 

There were signs that Miranda’s athleticism is improving, but many believe he’ll still be a below-average runner in the end, especially if he continues to add even more heft as he matures. His improving arm strength gives him a shot to stick at third base, and the Tigers have every reason to give him a long leash at that corner to preserve his overall upside. Miranda might still need to move over to first base in the end, and if and when that happens, the pressure on his bat will only increase. But given his present and future skills at the dish, there is hope he could even clear that higher offensive bar.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	06/01/2024	DSL Tigers 1 activated 3B Nestor Miranda.
	01/15/2024	3B Nestor Miranda assigned to DSL Tigers 1.
	01/15/2024	Detroit Tigers signed free agent 3B Nestor Miranda to a minor league contract.
	01/15/2024	Detroit Tigers signed free agent 3B Nestor Miranda to a minor league contract.