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Miami Marlins Spring Training: The Outfield Picture

By Kevin Kraczkowski|
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 21: Austin Dean #44 of the Miami Marlins rounds the bases after hitting a homerun in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Marlins Park on August 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 21: Austin Dean #44 of the Miami Marlins rounds the bases after hitting a homerun in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Marlins Park on August 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Gabriel Guerrero #61 of the Cincinnati Reds grounded out in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on September 10, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Gabriel Guerrero

Gabriel Guerrero‘s major league career consists of a three-for-18 line, with no walks, eight strikeouts, and a solo home run for the Cincinnati Reds last season. That’s not really very much to go on.

Guerrero has 80 home runs in eight minor league seasons, since signing with the Seattle Mariners as a free agent in 2011. He’s hit .273 across all levels, and defensively he’s turned in a .973 mark in over seven thousand innings of work.

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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 22: Victor Mesa Jr. speaks with members of the media to announce the signing of the Mesa brothers to the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on October 22, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Victor Victor Mesa

You probably already know that Victor Victor Mesa was the crown jewel of the international signing period, and that the Miami Marlins got him (and his brother Victor Jr.) for around $6 million.

Mesa’s defense has earned a lot of praise. At the plate, he’s hit .275 in six seasons with the Cuban National Series. Keep in mind that those statistics include his plate appearances all the way back to 2012, when he was just 15-years-old competing against grown men. Don’t expect a lot of home runs, but Mesa can be counted on to get to first base at a decent clip.

Brian Miller

Brian Miller, pictured left in the above photo, has stolen 71 bases since the 2017 draft. The lefty has hit .304/.353/.374 in 185 career contests.

Miller was expected to compete for a roster spot with the Miami Marlins during 2020 Spring Training, but he may be ready to make a case right now. Just 23-years-old, he may spend the season either with the Shrimp or the Cakes if he doesn’t make the parent club.

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DUNEDIN, FL – FEBRUARY 21: Harold Ramirez #48 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portait during a MLB photo day at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Harold Ramirez

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A seven-year minor league veteran, Harold Ramirez has yet to log a major league plate appearance. In 579 games, he has collected a .301 batting average and stolen 94 bases.

Ramirez needs a strong spring to stick around. He’s never appeared above double-A, appearing exclusively at the level for the past three seasons. It’s likely a strong showing this spring training would result in an option to the Baby Cakes, where he will remain one step away until needed.

Thanks for reading today. Check back throughout the week as we continue to break down the Miami Marlins Spring Training picture.

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