Jim Miles
Born: 8/8/1943 in Grenada, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-09-07 | Final Game: 1969-09-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: James Charlie Miles
Biography
Jim Miles was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player primarily during the late 1960s. His career spanned from 1968 until September 7, 1969, during an era characterized by a shift in the game's dynamics, as teams began to emphasize speed and on-base efficiency. Although Miles' time in Major League Baseball was brief, he made a notable impact in the limited opportunities he received.
Over the course of 15 games, Miles recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats, culminating in an impressive batting average of 0.333. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his ability to maintain a high average in such a small sample size showcased his potential as a hitter. While his career did not see extensive statistics, Miles' presence in the league during this transitional period remains a testament to the depth of talent that was part of the game in the late 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 27 | 20 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 7.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 12.46 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 6.20 | -766.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS2 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | P | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | Cleveland | MS | 1964, 1965 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia | MS | 1962, 1963 |