Bob Miller
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bob Miller was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Birmingham Black Barons. In 328 career games, he hit .258 with 285 hits, 4 home runs, and 143 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
Full name: Robert Miller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 1,106 | 139 | 285 | 47 | 18 | 4 | 143 | 12 | 98 | 2 | .258 | .329 | .344 | .672 | -1,835 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OPS .672 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | IND | 33 | 109 | 14 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .229 | .282 (-19%) | .344 (-13%) | .390 (-22%) | .734 (-18%) | -316.3 |
| 1924 | MRS | NNL | 59 | 197 | 20 | 45 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 1 | .228 | .283 (-20%) | .345 (-12%) | .389 (-23%) | .734 (-18%) | -568.8 |
| 1925 | MRS | NNL | 74 | 272 | 30 | 74 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 3 | 21 | 0 | .272 | .288 (-6%) | .349 (-7%) | .407 (-12%) | .756 (-10%) | -439.1 |
| 1927 | MRS | NNL | 76 | 256 | 34 | 70 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 5 | 26 | 0 | .273 | .282 (-3%) | .344 (+5%) | .392 (-3%) | .736 (avg) | 71.7 |
| 1927 | BBB | NNL | 9 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 71.7 |
| 1928 | MRS | NNL | 57 | 172 | 21 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1 | .215 | .280 (-23%) | .342 (-10%) | .395 (-26%) | .737 (-19%) | -497.9 |
| 1932 | NEG | NSL | 13 | 48 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -84.7 |
| 1932 | LVB | NSL | 7 | 27 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .519 | — | — | — | — | -84.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 328 | 1,106 | 139 | 285 | 47 | 18 | 4 | 143 | 12 | 98 | 2 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -1,848 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .667 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-08-14 | MEM | CAG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-29 | MEM | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 227 | 147 | 328 | 439 | 46 | 45 |
| 3B | 51 | 50 | 75 | 79 | 16 | 4 |
| SS | 53 | 46 | 108 | 122 | 25 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | 2B | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BBB | 3B | 31 | 31 | 47 | 47 | 13 | 3 |
| 1924 | MRS | 2B | 51 | 51 | 85 | 145 | 17 | 16 |
| 1924 | MRS | 3B | 8 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | MRS | 2B | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | MRS | 2B | 34 | 32 | 79 | 96 | 12 | 11 |
| 1927 | MRS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | MRS | SS | 44 | 41 | 94 | 105 | 22 | 18 |
| 1927 | BBB | 2B | 7 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1927 | BBB | 3B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | MRS | 2B | 40 | 37 | 102 | 106 | 12 | 11 |
| 1928 | MRS | 3B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | MRS | SS | 9 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| 1932 | NEG | 2B | 11 | 11 | 21 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1932 | NEG | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | LVB | 2B | 7 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 227 |
| Third Base | 51 |
| Shortstop | 53 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bob Miller: the record in brief
The season rows for Bob Miller begin in 1923. By club, Miller's seasons break down as the Birmingham Black Barons (1923 to 1927), the Memphis Red Sox (1924 through 1928), the Nashville Elite Giants (1932), and the Louisville Black Caps (1932). Miller played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Miller's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Miller.
In 328 games and 1,106 at bats, Miller batted .258 with 285 hits; the totals also include 4 home runs and 143 RBI. Miller's career OPS of .672 combines a .329 on-base mark with .344 slugging. Set against a .282 league average for the same years, Miller's .258 average sits 8.7% below it. No season topped the 74 hits of 1925. The RBI column peaks at 38 in 1927. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .273 in 1927, did not top the league's .282. In none of the compared seasons from 1923 to 1928 did Miller top the league batting average.
In the postseason, Miller batted .278 over 5 games, collecting 5 hits, with 3 RBI. The postseason years listed are 1927.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Miller
- Was Bob Miller a pitcher?
- No. Bob Miller was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bob Miller hit?
- Bob Miller hit 4 career home runs with 285 hits.
- What was Bob Miller's career batting average?
- Bob Miller batted .258 over his career, with 285 hits in 1,106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Miller have?
- Bob Miller drove in 143 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bob Miller play for?
- Bob Miller played for the Birmingham Black Barons, the Memphis Red Sox, the Nashville Elite Giants, and the Louisville Black Caps.