Willy Miranda

Born: 5/24/1926 in Velasco, Holguín, Cuba

Died: 9/7/1996 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-05-06 | Final Game: 1959-09-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Guillermo Miranda

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Biography

Willy Miranda was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 until 1959. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Miranda appeared in 824 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to contribute across the diamond. He recorded a total of 423 hits, with 6 home runs and 132 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .221. His speed on the basepaths was evidenced by his 13 stolen bases, a notable statistic for players of his era. Miranda's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and the shift towards more diverse styles of play. Although he may not have been a standout offensive player, his contributions in the field and his presence in the clubhouse exemplified the grit and determination characteristic of many players in the late 1940s and 1950s. His journey through the majors reflects the broader narrative of baseball's evolution, as he played during a period when the game was beginning to embrace a wider array of talent and strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
824	1914	176	423	50	14	6	132	13	165	250	0.221	0.282	0.271	0.553	-8616.6

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1951	WSN	AL	7	9	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CHW	AL	12	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	SLA	AL	7	11	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	3	1	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CHW	AL	58	142	13	31	3	1	0	7	1	10	14	0.218	.252 (-14%)	.326 (-16%)	.369 (-31%)	.696 (-24%)	0.0
1953	SLA	AL	17	6	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	NYY	AL	48	58	12	13	0	0	1	5	1	5	10	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.335 (-15%)	.397 (-31%)	.733 (-23%)	0.0
1954	NYY	AL	92	116	12	29	4	2	1	12	0	10	10	0.250	.261 (-4%)	.333 (-10%)	.390 (-12%)	.723 (-11%)	-288.2
1955	BAL	AL	153	487	42	124	12	6	1	38	4	42	58	0.255	.258 (-2%)	.332 (-6%)	.393 (-21%)	.726 (-14%)	-1403.2
1956	BAL	AL	148	461	38	100	16	4	2	34	3	46	73	0.217	.258 (-16%)	.331 (-13%)	.397 (-29%)	.728 (-22%)	-2051.8
1957	BAL	AL	115	314	29	61	3	0	0	20	2	24	42	0.194	.257 (-25%)	.323 (-23%)	.391 (-48%)	.715 (-37%)	-2180.5
1958	BAL	AL	102	214	15	43	6	0	1	8	1	14	25	0.201	.257 (-22%)	.324 (-23%)	.394 (-38%)	.719 (-31%)	-1259.5
1959	BAL	AL	65	88	8	14	5	0	0	7	0	7	16	0.159	.256 (-38%)	.323 (-32%)	.392 (-45%)	.715 (-39%)	-613.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2B	12	0	5	11	1	1
3B	23	0	9	18	1	2
SS	768	557	1117	1916	119	412

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	WS1	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1951	WS1	SS	2	0	7	2	2	0
1952	CHA	2B	1	0	0	4	0	0
1952	CHA	3B	4	0	0	4	0	1
1952	CHA	SS	4	0	4	9	0	2
1952	SLA	SS	7	0	6	12	2	1
1952	CHA	2B	1	0	1	4	1	0
1952	CHA	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1952	CHA	SS	50	0	68	129	5	26
1953	SLA	3B	6	0	1	2	0	0
1953	SLA	SS	8	0	8	6	1	1
1953	NYA	SS	45	0	52	74	2	19
1954	NYA	2B	4	0	1	0	0	0
1954	NYA	3B	1	0	1	4	0	0
1954	NYA	SS	88	41	89	129	12	36
1955	BAL	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1955	BAL	SS	153	151	300	481	34	101
1956	BAL	SS	147	145	229	436	26	91
1957	BAL	SS	115	109	166	324	17	59
1958	BAL	SS	102	81	137	216	14	53
1959	BAL	2B	5	0	3	2	0	1
1959	BAL	3B	11	0	6	8	1	1
1959	BAL	SS	47	30	51	98	4	23