Dots Miller, baseball player, 1909-1921

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

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

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