Bing Miller, baseball player, 116 home runs, 1921-1936

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

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

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

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