Bob Miller
Born: 1868 in Newark, NJ, USA
Died: 5/23/1931 in Newark, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-08-30 | Final Game: 1891-07-14
Full name: Robert W. Miller
Biography
Bob Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1890 to 1891. Born in 1868, Miller made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time when the sport was experiencing significant growth and change. He played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to the more offensive-oriented game that would follow.
Throughout his brief career, Miller recorded a win-loss record of 5-12, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. He struck out 33 batters and notched one save, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical moments. Although his tenure in the majors was short-lived, Miller's participation during this formative period in baseball history reflects the challenges and developments faced by players of his time. His contributions to the game during the late 19th century remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early narrative.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.0 | 24.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.625 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 1.333 | 2.000 |
| 1927 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.190 | 0.190 | 0.238 | 0.428 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 134.3 | 142 | 64 | 5 | 50 | 33 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 3 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 92.3 | 89 | 44 | 26 | 20 | 4.29 | 416.8 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 53 | 20 | 24 | 13 | 4.29 | -1545.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 58 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.138 | 0.180 | 0.155 | 0.336 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 15 | 40 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 7 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |