Aaron Miles
Born: 12/15/1976 in Pittsburg, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-09-11 | Final Game: 2011-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Aaron Wade Miles
Biography
Aaron Miles was a versatile position player who enjoyed a successful Major League Baseball career from 2003 to 2011. Born in 1976, Miles played in a total of 932 games over his eight-season career, showcasing his skills primarily as a second baseman and utility player. Known for his contact hitting and ability to get on base, he finished his career with a batting average of .281, accumulating 793 hits, 19 home runs, and 229 RBIs. Additionally, Miles displayed speed on the basepaths, recording 30 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Miles played during a competitive era of baseball marked by offensive prowess and evolving player dynamics. He was recognized for his consistent performance and adaptability, which allowed him to contribute significantly to various teams, including the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs. His ability to play multiple infield positions made him a valuable asset in the dugout, reflecting the increasing importance of flexibility in player roles during the early 2000s. Aaron Miles left a legacy as a reliable player who embraced his role in the game, earning respect from teammates and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
| 2008 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 932 | 2827 | 347 | 793 | 110 | 18 | 19 | 229 | 30 | 162 | 294 | 0.281 | 0.320 | 0.352 | 0.672 | -5873.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 134 | 522 | 75 | 153 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 47 | 12 | 29 | 53 | 0.293 | -937.3 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 99 | 324 | 37 | 91 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 0.281 | -759.4 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 135 | 426 | 48 | 112 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 38 | 42 | 0.263 | -1096.7 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 133 | 414 | 55 | 120 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 25 | 40 | 0.290 | -915.5 |
| 2008 | STL | NL | 134 | 379 | 49 | 120 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 23 | 37 | 0.317 | 75.0 |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 74 | 157 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 0.185 | -1126.9 |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 79 | 139 | 14 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.281 | -354.4 |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 136 | 454 | 49 | 125 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 4 | 25 | 49 | 0.275 | -758.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.364 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2006 | WS | SLN | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 2006 | NLCS | SLN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 625 | 474 | 1064 | 1415 | 40 | 323 |
| 3B | 85 | 58 | 27 | 111 | 10 | 9 |
| OF | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 122 | 97 | 175 | 273 | 18 | 69 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHA | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | COL | 2B | 128 | 116 | 273 | 353 | 10 | 70 |
| 2005 | COL | 2B | 79 | 69 | 154 | 208 | 6 | 48 |
| 2005 | COL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | 2B | 88 | 71 | 165 | 232 | 10 | 58 |
| 2006 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | SS | 39 | 33 | 54 | 108 | 7 | 26 |
| 2007 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | 2B | 85 | 63 | 152 | 160 | 5 | 39 |
| 2007 | SLN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | SS | 40 | 33 | 73 | 91 | 9 | 24 |
| 2007 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SLN | 2B | 85 | 49 | 91 | 165 | 3 | 47 |
| 2008 | SLN | 3B | 11 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SLN | SS | 27 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 1 | 14 |
| 2008 | SLN | OF | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | 2B | 35 | 26 | 71 | 69 | 2 | 21 |
| 2009 | CHN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | SS | 8 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | 2B | 50 | 18 | 38 | 83 | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | SS | 6 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | LAN | 2B | 72 | 61 | 119 | 139 | 2 | 28 |
| 2011 | LAN | 3B | 61 | 49 | 21 | 82 | 8 | 8 |
| 2011 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Second Base | 625 |
| Third Base | 85 |
| Shortstop | 122 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $2,200,000 |
| 2008 | SLN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2007 | SLN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2006 | SLN | NL | $350,000 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | $326,000 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,776,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 6.0 | 160 | 0 |