Dots Miller
Born: 9/9/1886 in Kearny, NJ, USA
Died: 9/5/1923 in Saranac Lake, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-16 | Final Game: 1921-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Barney Miller
Biography
Dots Miller was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing from 1909 until his retirement in 1921. Born in 1886, Miller built a reputable career over 1,589 games, during which he accumulated 1,526 hits and showcased his ability to drive in runs with 715 RBIs. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed significantly to his teams with a batting average of .263 and demonstrated speed on the bases with 177 stolen bases.
Miller played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the livelier baseball of the 1920s, which influenced the way the game was played. His career spanned the height of the American League's competition, where he established himself as a reliable hitter and an agile base runner. With 32 home runs, he provided a steady power threat, contributing to the offensive dynamics of his teams. Dots Miller's contributions to baseball during its formative years remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 | 5805 | 711 | 1526 | 232 | 108 | 32 | 715 | 177 | 391 | 503 | 0.263 | 0.314 | 0.357 | 0.671 | 46.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 151 | 560 | 71 | 156 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 87 | 14 | 39 | 49 | 0.279 | 1532.9 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 120 | 444 | 45 | 101 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 48 | 11 | 33 | 41 | 0.227 | -754.0 |
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 137 | 470 | 82 | 126 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 78 | 17 | 51 | 48 | 0.268 | 475.6 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 148 | 567 | 74 | 156 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 87 | 18 | 37 | 45 | 0.275 | 205.5 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 154 | 580 | 75 | 158 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 90 | 20 | 37 | 52 | 0.272 | 777.8 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 155 | 573 | 67 | 166 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 88 | 16 | 34 | 52 | 0.290 | 1088.8 |
| 1915 | STL | NL | 150 | 553 | 73 | 146 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 72 | 27 | 43 | 48 | 0.264 | 211.1 |
| 1916 | STL | NL | 143 | 505 | 47 | 120 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 46 | 18 | 40 | 49 | 0.238 | -378.8 |
| 1917 | STL | NL | 148 | 544 | 61 | 135 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 45 | 14 | 33 | 52 | 0.248 | -426.5 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 101 | 346 | 38 | 80 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 0.231 | -1114.4 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 98 | 343 | 41 | 87 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 0.254 | -1005.5 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 84 | 320 | 37 | 95 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 0.297 | -565.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS | PIT | 7 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 737 | 0 | 7433 | 407 | 97 | 423 |
| 2B | 681 | 268 | 1439 | 1935 | 168 | 308 |
| 3B | 68 | 0 | 57 | 116 | 11 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 111 | 1 | 241 | 311 | 42 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | 2B | 150 | 150 | 260 | 426 | 34 | 50 |
| 1910 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | PIT | 2B | 119 | 118 | 263 | 318 | 33 | 45 |
| 1910 | PIT | SS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PIT | 2B | 129 | 0 | 273 | 357 | 38 | 65 |
| 1912 | PIT | 1B | 147 | 0 | 1385 | 85 | 23 | 93 |
| 1913 | PIT | 1B | 150 | 0 | 1400 | 78 | 22 | 67 |
| 1913 | PIT | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | 1B | 91 | 0 | 1019 | 57 | 8 | 46 |
| 1914 | SLN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1914 | SLN | SS | 60 | 0 | 152 | 182 | 20 | 19 |
| 1915 | SLN | 1B | 94 | 0 | 1000 | 50 | 10 | 54 |
| 1915 | SLN | 2B | 55 | 0 | 136 | 156 | 9 | 28 |
| 1915 | SLN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | SLN | 1B | 93 | 0 | 948 | 43 | 7 | 60 |
| 1916 | SLN | 2B | 38 | 0 | 72 | 98 | 5 | 14 |
| 1916 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | SLN | SS | 21 | 0 | 36 | 58 | 7 | 10 |
| 1917 | SLN | 1B | 46 | 0 | 518 | 26 | 1 | 36 |
| 1917 | SLN | 2B | 92 | 0 | 219 | 308 | 22 | 56 |
| 1917 | SLN | SS | 11 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 8 |
| 1919 | SLN | 1B | 68 | 0 | 687 | 40 | 14 | 34 |
| 1919 | SLN | 2B | 28 | 0 | 69 | 87 | 8 | 13 |
| 1920 | PHI | 1B | 9 | 0 | 80 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 1920 | PHI | 2B | 59 | 0 | 134 | 160 | 16 | 34 |
| 1920 | PHI | 3B | 17 | 0 | 20 | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| 1920 | PHI | SS | 12 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 6 | 5 |
| 1920 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHI | 1B | 38 | 0 | 396 | 23 | 11 | 26 |
| 1921 | PHI | 2B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921 | PHI | 3B | 41 | 0 | 37 | 73 | 7 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 740 |
| Second Base | 697 |
| Third Base | 60 |
| Shortstop | 114 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 18.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 11.0 | 64 | 0 |