John Miles
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
John Miles was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants. In 45 career games, he hit .242 with 39 hits, 4 home runs, and 22 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 230 lb
- Died
- 5/24/2013 in San Antonio, TX, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 161 | 22 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 2 | .242 | .311 | .385 | .696 | -97 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .385 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CAG | NAL | 13 | 47 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CAG | NAL | 23 | 82 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .232 | .262 (-12%) | .336 (-9%) | .376 (-6%) | .712 (-7%) | -97.4 |
| 1948 | CAG | NAL | 9 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 161 | 22 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 2 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -97 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 59 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 13 | .288 |
| Away | 29 | 92 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 18 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-08-25 | CAG | CVB | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-07-29 | CAG | MEM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-25 | CAG | MEM | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-18 | CAG | IN9 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-16 | CAG | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-07-12 | CAG | KCM | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-07-08 | CAG | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-07-05 | CAG | KCM | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-05 | CAG | KCM | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-04 | CAG | KCM | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 7 |
John Miles: the record in brief
The season rows for John Miles begin in 1946. Miles's only club in the season tables is the Chicago American Giants. Miles played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 11, 1922, in San Antonio, TX, USA, Miles was listed at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds. Miles's death is recorded on May 24, 2013, in San Antonio, TX, USA.
Miles collected 39 hits in 161 at bats across 45 games, good for a .242 batting average, along with 4 homers and 22 runs batted in. Miles got on base at a .311 rate and slugged .385 (.696 OPS). Over the seasons Miles played, league hitters batted .261; the .242 career figure is 7.2% below that. No season topped the 19 hits of 1947. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 1947, did not top the league's .262.
In Negro Leagues play, Miles is credited with 53 hits in 168 at bats (.315). That section also lists 15 home runs and 37 RBI. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Miles
- Was John Miles a pitcher?
- No. John Miles was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did John Miles hit?
- John Miles hit 4 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What teams did John Miles play for?
- John Miles played for one team, the Chicago American Giants (1946–1948).
- What were John Miles's career stats?
- In 45 games, John Miles had 39 hits, 4 home runs, 22 RBI, 22 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did John Miles play?
- John Miles played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Miles and how much did he weigh?
- John Miles was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Miles hit each season?
- John Miles's home runs by season: 0 in 1946, 2 in 1947, and 2 in 1948. His most in one season was 2, in 1947 and 1948.
- What was John Miles's career batting average?
- John Miles batted .242 over his career, with 39 hits in 161 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Miles have?
- John Miles drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is John Miles in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Miles has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.