Miguel Montero is a retired Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2018. He was born on July 9, 1983, in Caracas, Venezuela, and began his professional career at the age of 17 when he signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an amateur free agent. Montero quickly showed his skills, working his way up the minor leagues and making his MLB debut in September 2006. He played with the Diamondbacks for nine seasons, earning two All-Star selections and a Gold Glove award. More about Miguel Montero
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During his nine-year tenure with the Diamondbacks, Montero became one of the franchise's most reliable players, handling the team's pitching staff and delivering solid performances at the plate. He was also known for his clutch hitting, hitting game-winning home runs in several key games. Montero's most memorable season with the Diamondbacks was in 2012 when he hit .286 with 15 home runs and 88 runs batted in.In total, we tracked 345 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Miguel Montero (MIGUEL MONTERO SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED FRAMED CHICAGO CUBS JERSEY #4 SCHWARTZ) was sold in November 2016 for $280.00 while the cheapest item (2007 SPX ROOKIE SIGNATURES MIGUEL MONTERO DIAMONDBACKS) found a new owner for $0.05 in August 2008. The month with the most items sold (16) was May 2017 with an average selling price of $47.00 for an autographed item of Miguel Montero. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2016 with $154.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was October 2015. In average, an autographed item from Miguel Montero is worth $18.50.
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Cubs working out plan for catcher Miguel Montero's workload (03/09/15): MESA, Ariz. — One of Cubs manager Joe Maddon's toughest decisions could be how often to rest catcher Miguel Montero.
New catcher Miguel Montero works on learning Cubs pitchers (03/04/15): MESA, Ariz. (AP) Miguel Montero is doing his homework these days.
After acquiring catcher Miguel Montero, Cubs await Jon Lester decision (12/09/14): SAN DIEGO — Theo Epstein is content playing the waiting game as marquee free agent left-hander Jon Lester is on the verge of finalizing a decision that likely will dictate the Cubs’ fortunes for several seasons.
D-Backs' Miguel Montero headed to Cubs (12/09/14): The Diamondbacks have agreed to a deal that will send Miguel Montero to the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs acquire catcher Miguel Montero from the Diamondbacks (12/09/14): SAN DIEGO -- The Chicago Cubs have acquired two-time National League All-Star catcher Miguel Montero from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Cubs, Dodgers, White Sox in on Miguel Montero (11/2014): Talks haven't really heated up yet, but catching is scarce so someone will likely go in on Montero.
Feud over: Miguel Montero says nice things about Trevor Bauer (08/2014): When the Diamondbacks traded top prospect Trevor Bauer to the Indians two offseasons ago in large part due to perceived attitude problems Arizona catcher Miguel Montero had some very harsh words.
Diamondbacks 5, Tigers 4: Bullpen stumbles late, Miguel Montero spoils Detroit's (07/2014): The Tigers wasted a strong start from Rick Porcello after a trio of relievers failed to hold a late lead in a 5-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Miguel Montero comandó ofensiva de Arizona (06/2014): Miguel Montero impulsó cuatro carreras, con un doblete a casa llena y un cuadrangular solitario, para regalar a los Cascabeles de Arizona a una victoria de 5-3 sobre Rojos de Cincinnati.
Miguel Montero: the Diamondbacks are going to “shock the world” (05/2014): Is one of baseball's most noted decorum cops finally lightening up?
Miguel Montero of D-Backs Hits Walkoff Homer While Trying Not To (04/2014): Miguel Montero hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning helping the Diamondbacks end a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Rockies.
D-backs catcher Miguel Montero pays Valley student a surprise visit (08/2013): It's not every day you get to have lunch with a Major League Baseball player, but a Valley father made his son's dreams come true.
Miguel Montero says Yasiel Puig is ‘doing stupid things’ (07/2013): On Tuesday night, Yasiel Puig made an ill-advised attempt to score from third base when Diamondbacks shorstop Didi Gregarius appeared to pocket a cutoff throw from centerfield.
Josh Collmenter and Miguel Montero of the Diamondbacks Collaborate on Baseball’s (05/2013): Totally meant to do that.
Cleveland Indians: Trevor Bauer rap track not in response to Miguel Montero's co (02/2013): Tribe pitcher Trevor Bauer says 'You Don't Know Me' in a rap song he performs.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Miguel Montero shows growth at plate (09/2012): Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero is striking out more than ever and even that has an upside amid his season of continued improvement at and behind the plate.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero not worried about collisions (08/2012): Neither catcher Miguel Montero nor Arizona Diamondbacks coach Glenn Sherlock want to see Montero change the way he blocks the plate despite his $60 million extension.
Miguel Montero sees similarities to 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks (07/2012): Last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks were 53-47 after 100 games. They finished the season on a 41-21 run to win the National League West and move on to postseason. Catcher Miguel Montero sees a lot of similarities in this year's team.