Darrell Miller
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1988)
Darrell Miller was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988 for the California Angels, a span of 5 seasons. In 224 career games, he hit .241 with 95 hits, 8 home runs, and 35 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
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-08-14
- Last Game
- 1988-10-01
Full name: Darrell Keith Miller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 394 | 54 | 95 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 3 | 27 | 69 | .241 | .300 | .350 | .650 | -309 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 17 | 41 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 51 | 48 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 295.2 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 33 | 57 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .228 | .257 (-12%) | .325 (-16%) | .395 (-25%) | .720 (-21%) | -199.8 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 53 | 108 | 14 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 13 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .331 (-8%) | .415 (-4%) | .746 (-6%) | -131.5 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 70 | 140 | 21 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 29 | .221 | .254 (-13%) | .317 (-8%) | .377 (-19%) | .695 (-14%) | -272.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 224 | 394 | 54 | 95 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 3 | 27 | 69 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -309 | ||
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 (224 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 180 | 23 | 49 | 3 | 17 | .272 |
| Away | 120 | 214 | 31 | 46 | 5 | 18 | .215 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-27 | LAA | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | LAA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-24 | LAA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-23 | LAA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988-09-22 | LAA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-20 | LAA | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-18 | LAA | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-17 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-15 | LAA | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 16 | 13 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 97 | 52 | 348 | 36 | 5 | 2 |
| OF | 95 | 32 | 80 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CAL | 1B | 16 | 13 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| 1984 | CAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | OF | 45 | 5 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | CAL | C | 10 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CAL | OF | 23 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CAL | C | 33 | 17 | 110 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | CAL | OF | 18 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CAL | C | 53 | 32 | 218 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | CAL | OF | 8 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 97 |
| First Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 54 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $91,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $91,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - Pomona | Pomona | CA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Darrell Miller
- What years did Darrell Miller play?
- Darrell Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988.
- Was Darrell Miller a pitcher?
- No. Darrell Miller was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Darrell Miller hit?
- Darrell Miller hit 8 career home runs with 95 hits.
- What was Darrell Miller's career batting average?
- Darrell Miller batted .241 over his career, with 95 hits in 394 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darrell Miller have?
- Darrell Miller drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Darrell Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darrell Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.