Bill Miller
Born: 5/23/1879 in Bad Schwalbach, Hesse, Germany
Died: 9/8/1957 in Ashtabula, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-08-23 | Final Game: 1902-08-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Alexander Miller
Biography
Bill Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. His career was relatively brief, spanning from 1902 to 1902, during which he participated in a single Major League game.
In that lone appearance, Miller recorded 1 hit, contributing 2 RBIs to his team's efforts. His batting average finished at .200, reflecting the challenges many players faced in the early days of baseball, where hitting prowess was often inconsistent. Although his major league career was short-lived, Miller's participation in the sport during its formative years adds a layer of historical significance to his story, highlighting the experiences of players in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 1 |