Don Miles
Born: 3/13/1936 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Died: 4/26/2011 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-09-09 | Final Game: 1958-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Donald Ray Miles
Biography
Don Miles was a professional baseball player born in 1936, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1958. His career spanned from September 9 to September 20 of that year, during which he appeared in 8 games as a position player. Miles recorded 4 hits, finishing with a batting average of .182. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the team were part of the larger narrative of baseball during a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes.
Miles played in a competitive era that was marked by the transition from the post-war years into a time of expansion and integration in Major League Baseball. Although his time in the big leagues was short, he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future talent. His career, albeit limited in statistics, reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to make their mark in the challenging landscape of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.217 | 0.182 | 0.399 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 8 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAN | OF | 5 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | IN | 1955 |