OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Miguel Amaya
Catcher • Designated Hitter • First Base • Chicago Cubs
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Age:
27
Height:
6' 1"
Weight:
230 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
41 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
Catcher
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Miguel Amaya
Miguel Amaya currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. OBP is the strongest verified indicator, while SLG represents the clearest relative development opportunity.
WHY THIS SCORE
- OPS: 23th percentile (Would rank #115)
- OBP: 68th percentile (Would rank #48)
- SLG: 10th percentile (Would rank #134)
- AVG: 28th percentile (Would rank #107)
2026 HITTING
Hitting Statistics
AVG
.239
Would rank #107
Top 72% vs qualifiers
Hits divided by at-bats.
OBP
.348
Would rank #48
Top 32% vs qualifiers
Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.
SLG
.355
Would rank #134
Top 90% vs qualifiers
Total bases per at-bat.
OPS
.703
Would rank #115
Top 77% vs qualifiers
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
HR
3
#327 MLB
Top 53%
RBI
18
#306 MLB
Top 50%
H
37
#302 MLB
Top 49%
SB
0
#394 MLB
Top 64%
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
Catcher
Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.
DATA CONFIDENCE
Moderate confidence
Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.
STRENGTHS
Verified indicators
Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Areas to monitor
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Slugging Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (183 PA across 60 games): .355 SLG would place #134 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (10th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Batting Average Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (183 PA across 60 games): .239 AVG would place #107 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (28th percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
Moderate multi-position usage
- Primary role or position
- Catcher
- Position / role entries
- 3
- Verified secondary positions
- Designated Hitter, First Base
This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.