Aidan Miller

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Aidan Miller
Philadelphia Phillies
Third baseman
Born: (2004-06-09) June 9, 2004 (age 20)
Trinity, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Men's baseball
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U-18 Baseball World Cup
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Aidan Bauer Miller (born June 9, 2004) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

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Amateur career

Miller lives in Trinity, Florida and attended J. W. Mitchell High School. [1] He committed to play college baseball at Arkansas when he was a sophomore in high school. [2] Miller played for the United States national baseball team in the U-15 Baseball World Cup. [3] He also played for the United States in the 2022 U-18 Baseball World Cup and was named to the All-Tournament team after batting .478 with two home runs, three triples, seven walks and eight runs batted in as Team USA won the gold medal. [4]

Miller played in the 2022 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game and was named the game's MVP while also winning the event's home run derby. [5] Miller was also awarded Perfect Game USA's Jackie Robinson Award. [6] Miller missed the beginning of his senior season at J.W. Mitchell due to a broken hamate bone. [7]

Professional career

Miller was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round, with the 27th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. [8] On July 18, 2023, Miller signed with the Phillies on an above slot deal worth $3.1 million. [9]

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