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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Darrell Miller's recorded salaries total $91,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1984 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $91,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $91,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - Pomona | Pomona | CA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Darrell Miller: the record in brief
Darrell Miller played a first major league game on August 14, 1984 and a last one on October 1, 1988. Miller spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the California Angels. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds, Miller is listed as a catcher. Miller batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 26, 1958, in Washington, DC, USA. Miller's full given name, per the bio, is Darrell Keith Miller.
Miller collected 95 hits in 394 at bats across 224 games, good for a .241 batting average, adding 8 home runs and 35 RBI. Reaching base at a .300 clip and slugging .350, Miller finished with a .650 OPS. Over the seasons Miller played, league hitters batted .258; the .241 career figure is 6.7% below that. Miller collected a career-high 31 hits in 1988. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
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 teams did Darrell Miller play for?
- Darrell Miller played for one team, the California Angels (1984–1988).
- What were Darrell Miller's career stats?
- In 224 games, Darrell Miller had 95 hits, 8 home runs, 35 RBI, 54 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- How much did Darrell Miller earn in his career?
- Darrell Miller's recorded salaries total $91,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1984 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1988.
- What was Darrell Miller's salary?
- Darrell Miller's recorded salary was $91,000 in 1987.
- What position did Darrell Miller play?
- Darrell Miller played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Darrell Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Darrell Miller was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Darrell Miller hit each season?
- Darrell Miller's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 2 in 1985, 0 in 1986, 4 in 1987, and 2 in 1988. His most in one season was 4, in 1987.
- 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.