Damian Miller, baseball player, 1997-2007

Damian Miller

Born: 10/13/1969 in La Crosse, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-10 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Damian Donald Miller

Biography

Damian Miller was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2007. Born in 1969, Miller established himself as a reliable position player known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute offensively. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 989 games, where he accumulated 834 hits, 87 home runs, and 406 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .262. His versatility allowed him to be a valuable asset to the teams he played for, leading to his selection as an All-Star during his career. Miller's playing style reflected the transition of the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era characterized by power hitting and increased offensive production across the league. While he may not have been one of the flashiest players of his time, his consistent performance and dedication to the game earned him respect among peers and fans alike. With a total of 5 stolen bases, he showcased a willingness to take calculated risks on the basepaths. Miller's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he played a significant role in fostering team chemistry and mentoring younger players throughout his career before retiring on September 30, 2007.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
989 3182 361 834 205 4 87 406 5 303 772 0.262 0.329 0.411 0.740 -1753.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 76 4 15 5 0 0 4 10 26 0.197

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLDS2 CHN 4 11 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 5 0.091
2003 NLCS CHN 4 10 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 0.200
2002 NLDS2 ARI 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.500
2001 WS ARI 6 21 3 4 2 0 0 2 1 11 0.190
2001 NLDS2 ARI 5 15 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.267
2001 NLCS ARI 5 17 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.176

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 1 6 1 2 0
C 958 892 6696 510 35 56
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 958
First Base 4
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 MIL NL $2,250,000
2006 MIL NL $3,250,000
2005 MIL NL $3,250,000
2004 OAK AL $3,000,000
2003 CHN NL $2,700,000
2002 ARI NL $2,650,000
2001 ARI NL $1,250,000
2000 ARI NL $300,000
1999 ARI NL $240,000
1998 ARI NL $177,500
1997 MIN AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $19,217,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Viterbo University La Crosse WI 1988, 1989, 1990