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Miguel Amaya

Miguel Amaya

#9, C,
Chicago Cubs
AVG
.188
HR
1
RBI
11
R
7
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 0"/230 lbs
Bat: R
Throw: R
Born: Herrera, Panama
Draft: Undrafted
  • NBC Sports Chicago

    How MLB's new plate blocking rule stirred controversy about Cubs' win

    The Cubs ended their game against the Mets on Wednesday in dramatic fashion. A game-tying tag-up attempt by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was caught short as Ian Happ threw him out from left field. But was Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya violating the league’s new plate-blocking rule? Here’s the replay. The new rule, nicknamed “The Buster Posey Rule,” prohibits catchers...

  • WGN Chicago

    Imanaga dominates again, Cubs prevail over Mets, 1-0, after controversial call at home plate on final out

    NEW YORK (AP) — Sensational rookie Shota Imanaga delivered another spectacular start for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night in New York, and the bullpen backed him up to keep the Mets scoreless. But not before sweating out a lengthy replay review on the final out of the game that was shrouded in controversy, to […]

  • Chicago Tribune

    Miguel Amaya’s development continues to impress Chicago Cubs. Could he be the long-term solution at catcher?

    NEW YORK — Within one week of his major-league debut, Miguel Amaya’s preparation earned unprompted praise from the Chicago Cubs pitching staff. The catcher’s unexpected call-up last year after Yan Gomes’ concussion helped expedite a big-league opportunity that the 25-year-old Amaya has not relinquished. Pitcher-catcher relationships inherently require some organic growth. The vital dynamic can ...