Bing Miller
Born: 8/30/1894 in Vinton, IA, USA
Died: 5/7/1966 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-04-16 | Final Game: 1936-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Edmund John Miller
Biography
Bing Miller, born in 1894, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1921 to 1936. Renowned for his exceptional hitting ability, Miller played in 1,820 games and amassed 1,934 hits, achieving a remarkable batting average of .311. His offensive prowess was complemented by his power, as he hit 116 home runs and drove in 992 runs throughout his career. In addition to his power numbers, Miller demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 127 stolen bases, a notable feat for a player of his era.
Miller's playing style was characterized by a keen eye for the strike zone and a consistent ability to get on base, making him a valuable asset to his teams, particularly during the 1920s and early 1930s, a period marked by significant changes in the game as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven style. He was a key contributor to several teams, showcasing his talents in both the outfield and at the plate. Bing Miller's legacy lies not only in his impressive statistics but also in his role in shaping the game during a transformative time in baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.0 | 89.0 | 8.0 | 23.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.258 | 0.290 | 0.303 | 0.593 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 35.0 | 33.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.229 | 0.182 | 0.411 |
| 1927 | 28.0 | 26.0 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.423 | 0.464 | 0.538 | 1.002 |
| 1928 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.160 | 0.160 | 0.200 | 0.360 |
| 1930 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 6212 | 946 | 1934 | 389 | 96 | 116 | 992 | 127 | 383 | 340 | 0.311 | 0.359 | 0.461 | 0.820 | 11082.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 114 | 420 | 57 | 121 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 73 | 3 | 25 | 50 | 0.288 | 330.5 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 143 | 535 | 90 | 179 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 90 | 10 | 24 | 42 | 0.335 | 2359.3 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 123 | 458 | 68 | 137 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 64 | 9 | 27 | 34 | 0.299 | 581.9 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 113 | 398 | 62 | 136 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 62 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 0.342 | 981.2 |
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 124 | 474 | 78 | 151 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 81 | 11 | 19 | 14 | 0.319 | 815.1 |
| 1926 | PHA | AL | 38 | 110 | 13 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0.291 | 141.4 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 94 | 353 | 60 | 117 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 50 | 7 | 22 | 12 | 0.331 | 141.4 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 143 | 492 | 83 | 160 | 32 | 7 | 5 | 75 | 8 | 30 | 26 | 0.325 | 1158.3 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 139 | 510 | 76 | 168 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 85 | 10 | 27 | 24 | 0.329 | 1373.7 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 147 | 556 | 84 | 184 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 93 | 24 | 40 | 25 | 0.331 | 1439.6 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 154 | 585 | 89 | 177 | 38 | 7 | 9 | 100 | 13 | 47 | 22 | 0.303 | 71.0 |
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 137 | 534 | 75 | 150 | 43 | 5 | 8 | 77 | 5 | 36 | 16 | 0.281 | 412.1 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 95 | 305 | 40 | 90 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 58 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 0.295 | 363.8 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 67 | 120 | 22 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 0.275 | 129.2 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 81 | 177 | 22 | 43 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 0.243 | -414.1 |
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 78 | 138 | 18 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0.304 | 200.0 |
| 1936 | BOS | AL | 30 | 47 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.298 | 82.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 66 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0.258 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | PHA | 7 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.269 |
| 1930 | WS | PHA | 6 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 |
| 1929 | WS | PHA | 5 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0.368 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 26 | 0 | 177 | 14 | 5 | 16 |
| OF | 1601 | 0 | 3342 | 126 | 102 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WS1 | OF | 109 | 0 | 247 | 13 | 15 | 4 |
| 1922 | PHA | OF | 139 | 0 | 314 | 19 | 8 | 3 |
| 1923 | PHA | OF | 119 | 0 | 262 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 66 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| 1924 | PHA | OF | 94 | 0 | 172 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| 1925 | PHA | 1B | 12 | 0 | 87 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 1925 | PHA | OF | 115 | 0 | 190 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1926 | PHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926 | PHA | OF | 34 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | OF | 94 | 0 | 219 | 12 | 15 | 2 |
| 1927 | SLA | OF | 126 | 0 | 309 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| 1928 | PHA | OF | 133 | 0 | 298 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 1929 | PHA | OF | 145 | 0 | 311 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| 1930 | PHA | OF | 154 | 0 | 309 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| 1931 | PHA | OF | 137 | 0 | 305 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1932 | PHA | OF | 84 | 0 | 180 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1933 | PHA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | PHA | OF | 30 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PHA | OF | 46 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | BOS | OF | 29 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1936 | BOS | OF | 13 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 26 |
| Left Field | 383 |
| Center Field | 250 |
| Right Field | 992 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 5.0 | 64 | 0 |