Bob Miller
Born: 7/15/1935 in Berwyn, IL, USA
Died: 5/24/2022 in St. Charles, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-06-25 | Final Game: 1962-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Gerald Miller
Biography
Bob Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1962. Born in 1935, he made his Major League debut during an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball strategies and the evolving dynamics of the post-war period. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 6-8 with a 4.72 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation.
Miller's tenure in the league was marked by his ability to strike out batters, totaling 75 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams with 2 saves. While he may not have been a standout star, his presence on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as players navigated the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. His contributions to baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 86 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 188.7 | 206 | 99 | 15 | 92 | 75 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 43 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 5.94 | -449.1 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.7 | 62 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 2.45 | 1711.6 |
| 1955 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 2.49 | -620.8 |
| 1956 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 37 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 5.68 | -1220.5 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 21.94 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.3 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7.08 | -245.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.146 | 0.167 | 0.195 | 0.362 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | DET | AL | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 34 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | DET | AL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | DET | AL | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | DET | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | DET | P | 32 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | DET | P | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | DET | P | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYN | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |