Aidan Miller

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Aidan Miller
Philadelphia Phillies
Shortstop
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 shortstop 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]

References

  1. ↑ Barie, Sean (July 20, 2022). "Mitchell High shortstop finds himself playing in three major league ballparks". FOX13News.com .
  2. ↑ Campbell, Seth (October 15, 2020). "Arkansas adds top baseball prospect in Florida". WholeHogSports.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  3. ↑ "USA Baseball 15U National Team Wins Gold At WBSC Americas Qualifier". Baseball America . Sep 16, 2019.
  4. ↑ Ellis, Andrew (September 23, 2022). "Arkansas commit Aidan Miller recaps outstanding summer, discusses future with Razorbacks". 247Sports.com . Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ Ashamel, Betelhem (July 18, 2022). "All-American Game MVP Miller wins HS Derby". MLB.com .
  6. ↑ Smith, Kent (January 4, 2023). "Can Hogs Get Aidan Miller on Campus Despite Odds Once Again?". SI.com .
  7. ↑ Csigi, Devin (July 1, 2023). "2023 MLB Draft player preview: Aidan Miller". BatteryPower.com. SB Nation . Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ Lauber, Scott (July 9, 2023). "Phillies pick high school third baseman Aidan Miller in first round of draft". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  9. ↑ Postins, Matthew (18 July 2023). "Philadelphia Phillies Sign First-Round Pick To Above Slot-Value Deal". SI.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.


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