Darrell Miller, baseball player, 1984-1988

Darrell Miller

Born: 2/26/1958 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-08-14 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Darrell Keith Miller

Biography

Darrell Miller was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1984 to 1988. Born in 1958, he made his mark in the major leagues during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more offensive era, with the game beginning to see an increase in home runs and offensive production. Over the course of his career, Miller participated in 224 games, recording 95 hits and 8 home runs, while driving in 35 runs. His batting average stood at .241, and he added a modest three stolen bases to his career totals. Miller's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, which allowed him to contribute to his teams in various capacities. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions during his tenure were significant to the clubs he played for, particularly in a league that was increasingly valuing power and speed. His career, spanning just a few seasons, nonetheless reflected the changing dynamics of baseball in the late 1980s, making him a noteworthy figure in the context of the game’s evolution during that period.

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 0.241 0.300 0.350 0.650 -369.0

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by 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