Ariel Miranda

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47+23 innings. On October 30, he pitched against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp as a starting pitcher, and won the game in the 2018 Japan Series.

In the 2019 season, Miranda finished the regular season with 18 games pitched, a 7–5 win–loss record, a 4.19 ERA, one save, and 58 strikeouts in 86 innings. And he was selected to the Japan Series roster in the 2019 Japan Series. [11] On November 28, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks announced that team will not sign with Miranda for next season. [12] On December 2, 2019, he became a free agent. [13]

Chinatrust Brothers

On January 7, 2020, Miranda signed with the Chinatrust Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [14] Miranda made 25 starts for the Brothers, compiling a 10-8 record and 3.80 ERA with 170 strikeouts across 156+13 innings pitched.

Doosan Bears

On December 23, 2020, Miranda signed a one-year deal with the Doosan Bears that will be worth up to $800,000. [15] On October 24, 2021, Miranda struck out Hong Chang-ki of the LG Twins to record his 224th strikeout of the season. This surpassed the 37-year-old KBO strikeout record previously held by Choi Dong-won. [16] Miranda finished the season with 225 total strikeouts, and won the Choi Dong-won Award as the league's best pitcher for the 2021 KBO League season. [17] Miranda led the KBO with a 2.33 ERA and 225 strikeouts, both setting new single-season records. He won the KBO League Most Valuable Player Award and the Choi Dong-won Award, presented annually to the top pitcher in South Korea, earlier this month. [18]

On December 24, 2021, Miranda re-signed with the Bears on a one-year, $1.9 million contract. [19] He made three starts for the team in 2022, recording an 8.22 ERA with eight strikeouts across 7+23 innings pitched. Miranda was released by the team on July 13, 2022 after suffering a shoulder injury. [20]

Saraperos de Saltillo

On March 13, 2023, Miranda signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. [21] In 16 starts for Saltillo, Miranda posted a 4.56 ERA with 94 strikeouts across 77 innings pitched.

Piratas de Campeche

On December 7, 2023, Miranda signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. [22] In 15 starts for the Piratas, he logged a 3–5 record and 3.72 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 72+23 innings pitched.

Conspiradores de Querétaro

On December 11, 2024, Miranda was traded to the Olmecas de Tabasco in exchange for T. J. Zeuch. [23] He was released prior to the start of the season on April 16, 2025. [24]

On April 30, 2025, Miranda signed with the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. [25] In 14 starts for Querétaro, Miranda struggled to an 0-5 record and 10.45 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 51+23 innings pitched.

Charros de Jalisco

On July 28, 2025, Miranda was traded to the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League. [26] He made two starts for Jalisco, posting a 1-0 record and 7.50 ERA with four strikeouts over six innings of work.

References

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  4. Baltimore Sun (May 23, 2015). "Baltimore Orioles promote former Navy pitcher Oliver Drake and agree to terms with Cuban left-hander Ariel Miranda". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
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  15. "KBO's Bears acquire new pitcher, re-sign DH from Cuba". Yonhap News Agency . December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
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  19. "Reigning KBO MVP Ariel Miranda back with Doosan Bears". December 24, 2021.
  20. "두산, 지난 시즌 MVP 투수 미란다 방출" (in Korean). July 14, 2022.
  21. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 13 de marzo de 2023".
  22. "Ariel Miranda tiene nuevo equipo para la temporada 2024 en la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol". pelotacubanausa.com. December 7, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  23. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 11 de diciembre de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  24. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  25. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 30 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  26. "LMB: Compras de pánico - 28 de julio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved August 1, 2025.
Ariel Miranda
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Miranda with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in 2019
Charros de Jalisco – No. 45
Pitcher
Born: (1989-01-10) January 10, 1989 (age 36)
Havana, Cuba
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: July 3, 2016, for the Baltimore Orioles
NPB: August 8, 2018, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
CPBL: April 12, 2020, for the Chinatrust Brothers
KBO: April 7, 2021, for the Doosan Bears