Horace Milan
Born: 4/7/1894 in Linden, TN, USA
Died: 6/29/1955 in Texarkana, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-08-29 | Final Game: 1917-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Horace Robert Milan
Biography
Horace Milan was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played in the early years of the 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Milan's career spanned from 1915 to 1917, during which he showcased his skills primarily as a position player. He participated in 42 games, where he made a notable impact with a batting average of .32, reflecting his ability to make contact and contribute offensively.
Over the course of his brief career, Milan recorded 32 hits and drove in 16 runs, demonstrating his capability to produce in clutch situations. Although he did not hit any home runs, his speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 6 bases. Milan's playing style emphasized contact hitting and base running, which were essential attributes during a time when the game was characterized by lower scoring and strategic play. His contributions, albeit limited in duration and statistics, reflect the evolving nature of baseball during the early 1900s, as players began to adapt to new strategies and styles of play.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 100 | 14 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 0.320 | 0.404 | 0.400 | 0.804 | 110.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WSN | AL | 11 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 0.407 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | WSN | AL | 31 | 73 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0.288 | 110.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 33 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WS1 | OF | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | WS1 | OF | 23 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 5 |