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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50

Wisconsin might be the most underrated state in the nation in terms of producing talent in recent years, including first-rounders such as Gavin Lux and Jarred Kelenic and big leaguers such as Danny Jansen and Daulton Varsho. The Badger State's best player for 2021 is Miller, whom scouts consider a less physical version of his older brother Owen, an infield prospect in the Indians' system. Owen went in the third round out of Illinois State in 2018 and Noah could go in the same range. 

Miller has a more advanced approach and better feel to hit than most high schoolers. A switch-hitter, he has a better swing and more pop from the right side. He makes repeated contact, has done a nice job of getting stronger in the last year and might have average power if he continues to develop. 

With average speed and solid arm strength, Miller doesn't have wow tools at shortstop, but his instincts allow him to make all the plays there. His hands and release are quick and his internal clock is outstanding. The Alabama recruit also earns praise for his makeup and has a higher floor than a typical prepster.

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 65 | Overall: 40

When Miller was a Wisconsin high schooler, scouts considered him a less physical version of his older brother, big league utilityman Owen. Since signing with the Twins for a below-slot $1.7 million as a supplemental first-round pick in 2021, Noah has been more dazzling in the field and less productive at the plate than expected. The Dodgers acquired him and cleared some needed 40-man roster space in February by sending Manuel Margot and infield prospect Rayne Doncon to Minnesota.

Miller won a Minor League Gold Glove in 2023 and is equipped to do the same in the Majors. He can make all the plays at shortstop with smooth actions, a strong and accurate arm, soft and reliable hands and an outstanding internal clock. He's a reliable and spectacular defender who could fit almost anywhere on the diamond if he winds up in a utility role like his brother.

Though Miller batted just .220/.326/.318 in his first three pro seasons, Los Angeles hopes to unlock more impact by helping him improve his swing and his approach. He's a switch-hitter with bat speed from both sides of the plate and shows the patience to draw walks, but he makes a lot of soft contact and rarely drives the ball with authority. He's an average runner with good instincts on the bases.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 40

Miller is trying to follow in the footsteps of older brother Owen, who was a big league regular for the Guardians in 2022. The younger Miller was the Twins’ pick in the 2021 Competitive Balance Round A, signing for $1.7 million. The Wisconsin high school standout showed some signs of an excellent approach at the plate, albeit without much impact, while playing strong defense in his first full season of pro ball with Single-A Fort Myers in 2022.

There are ingredients for Miller to be a strong all-around infielder. The switch-hitter controls the zone well, drawing walks at an impressive clip, but as often as he was able to work counts, he wasn’t able to show an ability to do damage from either side. Some of that might come with added strength, and fatigue was certainly a factor, but Miller has also worked to make adjustments at the plate to create better angles and more impact. His right-handed swing had improved by the end of last season, but his left-handed one still needs some improvement.

Miller’s calling card will always be his defense. His tools and plus instincts will enable him to play shortstop for a long time, with a strong, accurate arm and the chance to eventually be a plus defender at the premium position. Those bullish on Miller’s all-around skills look at fellow Badger state prep product Gavin Lux, who had modest offensive production in his first full season of pro ball then took off with the bat a year later.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

The Twins went very college-heavy in the 2021 Draft, with 19 of their 21 picks coming from the four-year or junior college ranks. The first two, however, were high schoolers, with Chase Petty going in the first round, followed by Miller, from the Wisconsin prep ranks, going No. 36 overall. The younger brother of Guardians infielder Owen, Miller signed for $1.7 million and made his pro debut in the Florida Complex League last summer.

When most talk about Miller, the first things that come up are his baseball IQ and instincts on both sides of the ball. While his contact skills were a bit behind as he adjusted to the speed of the game, he did show a good approach from both sides of the plate. He has shown the ability to make consistent contact in the past with a good bat path. He focused on his left-handed swing during the offseason as well as strengthening his lower half, and he did add good weight. As he works through minor tweaks in his swing, don’t be surprised to see more pop, though it’s hard to know yet where the hit-power balance will end up.

Miller shows very good awareness on the dirt. While he’s not a burner, those instincts lead to good jumps and solid range. He has a good arm and a quick release with every chance to stick at the premium position for a long time.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

Wisconsin has quietly become a baseball hotbed in terms of producing talent via the Draft in recent years, with first-rounders Gavin Lux and Jarred Kelenic leading the way along with other big leaguers such as Danny Jansen and Daulton Varsho. Miller, a less physical version of his brother Owen, an Indians Minor League infielder, is ready to join his Badger State brethren after the Twins took him in the Competitive Balance Round A and gave him $1.7 million to sign him away from his Alabama commitment.

Miller has a more advanced approach and better feel to hit than most high schoolers. A switch-hitter, he has a better swing and more pop from the right side. He makes repeated contact, has done a nice job of getting stronger in the last year and might have average power if he continues to develop.

With average speed and solid arm strength, Miller doesn't have wow tools at shortstop, but his instincts allow him to make all the plays there. His hands and release are quick and his internal clock is outstanding, while his plus makeup helps him have a higher floor than a typical prepster.

Awards

Rawlings MiLB Gold Glove

Year	Team
2023

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/24/2024	Tulsa Drillers activated SS Noah Miller from the temporarily inactive list.
	09/14/2024	Tulsa Drillers placed SS Noah Miller on the temporarily inactive list.
	09/14/2024	Tulsa Drillers placed SS Noah Miller on the temporarily inactive list.
	08/06/2024	SS Noah Miller assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Great Lakes Loons.
	03/07/2024	Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects activated SS Noah Miller.
	02/26/2024	Minnesota Twins traded SS Noah Miller to Los Angeles Dodgers for CF Manuel Margot, SS Rayne Doncon and cash.
	02/26/2024	SS Noah Miller assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
	04/03/2023	Cedar Rapids Kernels activated SS Noah Miller.
	04/03/2023	SS Noah Miller assigned to Cedar Rapids Kernels.
	02/25/2023	SS Noah Miller assigned to Minnesota Twins.
	02/25/2023	SS Noah Miller roster status changed by Minnesota Twins.
	04/05/2022	SS Noah Miller assigned to Fort Myers Mighty Mussels from Twins Organization.
	04/01/2022	SS Noah Miller roster status changed by Minnesota Twins.
	04/01/2022	SS Noah Miller assigned to Minnesota Twins.
	10/07/2021	SS Noah Miller assigned to Twins Organization.
	08/16/2021	SS Noah Miller assigned to FCL Twins.
	07/22/2021	Minnesota Twins signed SS Noah Miller.
	06/17/2020	SS Noah Miller assigned to PG National 6 - Maroon.
	06/17/2020	SS Noah Miller assigned to PG National 6 - Maroon.