Corky Miller
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2013)
Corky Miller was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2013 for 5 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 13 seasons. In 216 career games, he hit .193 with 104 hits, 11 home runs, and 67 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 250 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-04
- Last Game
- 2013-09-29
Full name: Corky Abraham Philip Miller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 539 | 43 | 104 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 1 | 49 | 123 | .193 | .277 | .306 | .583 | -1,078 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 17 | 49 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 16 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -119.5 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 39 | 114 | 9 | 29 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 20 | .254 | .261 (-3%) | .331 (-1%) | .416 (+1%) | .747 (avg) | 1.6 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 14 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 13 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | .026 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 12 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 31 | 60 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .083 | .263 (-68%) | .333 (-55%) | .416 (-68%) | .749 (-62%) | -627.0 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 14 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 21 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 14 | .179 | .262 (-32%) | .332 (-10%) | .417 (-40%) | .750 (-27%) | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 32 | 74 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .243 | .257 (-5%) | .325 (-13%) | .402 (-3%) | .728 (-7%) | -99.8 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 17 | 35 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 216 | 539 | 43 | 104 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 1 | 49 | 123 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -845 | ||
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
View full game log (216 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 246 | 20 | 47 | 5 | 29 | .191 |
| Away | 111 | 293 | 23 | 57 | 6 | 38 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-29 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-04 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-07 | CIN | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-04 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-02 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-31 | CIN | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-07-26 | CIN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-23 | CIN | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-21 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | C | 17 | 16 | 104 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | CIN | C | 38 | 35 | 220 | 23 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | CIN | C | 11 | 9 | 60 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CIN | C | 12 | 12 | 84 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | C | 4 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BOS | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | C | 11 | 6 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | ATL | C | 29 | 17 | 129 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHA | C | 11 | 10 | 68 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | CIN | C | 21 | 18 | 125 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | CIN | C | 32 | 19 | 126 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CIN | C | 16 | 12 | 103 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 203 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Corky Miller's recorded salaries total $1,488,000 over 4 seasons, 2004 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 2001 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 7 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $450,000 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | $400,000 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $321,000 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | $317,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,488,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino | CA | 1995, 1996 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | NV | 1997, 1998 |
Corky Miller: the record in brief
The profile opens with Corky Miller's first major league game on September 4, 2001; the last one listed came on September 29, 2013. By club, Miller's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (2001 through 2013), the Minnesota Twins (2005), the Boston Red Sox (2006), the Atlanta Braves (2007 to 2008), and the Chicago White Sox (2009). Miller played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on March 18, 1976, in Yucaipa, CA, USA, Miller was listed at 6'1" and 250 pounds. Corky Miller was the playing name; the full given name is Corky Abraham Philip.
Miller collected 104 hits in 539 at bats across 216 games, good for a .193 batting average, along with 11 homers and 67 RBI. Miller got on base at a .277 rate and slugged .306 (.583 OPS). Measured against the leagues Miller played in, the .193 career average compares with a .263 league average over the same seasons, 26.7% below the league. By OPS the gap is 22.2% below league average (.583 against .749). Miller collected a career-high 29 hits in 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions about Corky Miller
- What years did Corky Miller play?
- Corky Miller played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2013.
- Was Corky Miller a pitcher?
- No. Corky Miller was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Corky Miller hit?
- Corky Miller hit 11 career home runs with 104 hits.
- What teams did Corky Miller play for?
- Corky Miller played for 5 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2001–2004, 2009–2010, 2013), the Minnesota Twins (2005), the Boston Red Sox (2006), the Atlanta Braves (2007–2008), and the Chicago White Sox (2009).
- What were Corky Miller's career stats?
- In 216 games, Corky Miller had 104 hits, 11 home runs, 67 RBI, 43 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .193 batting average.
- How much did Corky Miller earn in his career?
- Corky Miller's recorded salaries total $1,488,000 over 4 seasons, 2004 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 2001 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 7 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Corky Miller's salary?
- Corky Miller's last recorded salary was $450,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $450,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $317,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2009.
- What position did Corky Miller play?
- Corky Miller played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Corky Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Corky Miller was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 250 pounds.
- How many home runs did Corky Miller hit each season?
- Corky Miller's home runs by season: 3 in 2001, 3 in 2002, 0 in 2003, 0 in 2004, 0 in 2005, 0 in 2006, 1 in 2007, 1 in 2008, 1 in 2009, 2 in 2010, and 0 in 2013. His most in one season was 3, in 2001 and 2002.
- What was Corky Miller's career batting average?
- Corky Miller batted .193 over his career, with 104 hits in 539 at bats.
- How many RBI did Corky Miller have?
- Corky Miller drove in 67 runs in his career.
- Is Corky Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Corky Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.