Bob Miller
Born: 6/16/1926 in Detroit, MI, USA
Died: 11/27/2020 in Waterford, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1958-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert John Miller
Biography
Bob Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1958. Born in 1926, he made his Major League Baseball debut and established himself as a reliable arm on the mound during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a more dynamic style of play. Miller's career record stood at 42 wins and 42 losses, showcasing his durability and consistency throughout his time in the league. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96, he demonstrated the ability to keep opponents at bay, while accumulating 263 strikeouts and 15 saves over the course of his career.
Miller's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a pitcher, allowing him to adapt to various roles within the bullpen and rotation. He contributed significantly during an era marked by a growing emphasis on pitching depth and strategy. While his statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, his contributions to his teams were vital during a competitive period in Major League Baseball history. Bob Miller remains a respected figure among baseball enthusiasts, representing the dedication and skill of pitchers from his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 42 | 261 | 69 | 23 | 6 | 15 | 822.0 | 889 | 362 | 72 | 247 | 263 | 3.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 11 | 6 | 35 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 174.0 | 190 | 69 | 57 | 44 | 3.57 | 2433.3 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 47 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 6.82 | -237.2 |
| 1952 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHI | NL | 8 | 9 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 157.3 | 169 | 70 | 42 | 63 | 4.00 | 1428.6 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 7 | 9 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | 176 | 76 | 39 | 42 | 4.56 | 22.8 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 8 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 89.7 | 80 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 2.41 | 947.9 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 49 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 122.3 | 115 | 44 | 34 | 53 | 3.24 | 208.9 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 2 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 60.3 | 61 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 2.69 | 26.5 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 36 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11.69 | -1735.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 223 | 21 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 64 | 0.184 | 0.208 | 0.229 | 0.436 | -1304.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 35 | 61 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.180 | -518.9 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHI | NL | 35 | 55 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.182 | -459.0 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 30 | 50 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.160 | -326.6 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 40 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 49 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 32 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS | PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 261 | 23 | 55 | 148 | 2 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 15 | 40 | 0 | 2 |
| 1951 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 1954 | PHI | P | 30 | 16 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| 1955 | PHI | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | PHI | P | 49 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957 | PHI | P | 32 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1958 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 261 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | MI | 1947, 1948 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 5.0 | 24 | 5 |