Eddie Miller
Born: 11/26/1916 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 7/31/1997 in Lake Worth, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-09-09 | Final Game: 1950-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Edward Robert Miller
Biography
Eddie Miller, born in 1916, was a prominent position player who left a substantial mark on Major League Baseball during his career from 1936 to 1950. Over the course of 1,510 games, Miller amassed 1,270 hits, including 97 home runs and 640 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .238. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 64 stolen bases throughout his career. Miller's contributions to the game were recognized with eight All-Star selections, showcasing his status as one of the era's noteworthy talents.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Miller navigated through the late 1930s and into the post-war era, a time characterized by both the challenges of the Great Depression and the resurgence of the sport following World War II. While he may not have been among the flashiest players of his time, his consistent performance and ability to contribute to his teams earned him respect among peers and fans alike. Eddie Miller remains a significant figure in baseball history, illustrating the dedication and skill of players who helped shape the game during a pivotal era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.273 | 0.250 | 0.523 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1927 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
| 1928 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 1.250 |
| 1929 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.300 | 0.125 | 0.425 |
| 1945 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 |
| 1947 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1927 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1928 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 | 5337 | 539 | 1270 | 263 | 28 | 97 | 640 | 64 | 351 | 465 | 0.238 | 0.290 | 0.352 | 0.643 | -9946.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 36 | 60 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.150 | -470.4 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 77 | 296 | 32 | 79 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 0.267 | -494.1 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 151 | 569 | 78 | 157 | 33 | 3 | 14 | 79 | 8 | 41 | 43 | 0.276 | 291.2 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 154 | 585 | 54 | 140 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 68 | 8 | 35 | 72 | 0.239 | -1690.1 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 142 | 534 | 47 | 130 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 11 | 22 | 42 | 0.243 | -1063.2 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 154 | 576 | 49 | 129 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 8 | 33 | 43 | 0.224 | -1850.1 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 155 | 536 | 48 | 112 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 55 | 9 | 41 | 41 | 0.209 | -2010.4 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 115 | 421 | 46 | 100 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 49 | 4 | 18 | 38 | 0.238 | -282.4 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 91 | 299 | 30 | 58 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 5 | 25 | 34 | 0.194 | -1146.1 |
| 1947 | CIN | NL | 151 | 545 | 69 | 146 | 38 | 4 | 19 | 87 | 5 | 49 | 40 | 0.268 | 1010.9 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 130 | 468 | 45 | 115 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 61 | 1 | 19 | 40 | 0.246 | -959.4 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 85 | 266 | 21 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 21 | 0.207 | -793.8 |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 64 | 172 | 17 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0.227 | -488.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 84 | 0 | 243 | 192 | 6 | 56 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1395 | 0 | 2976 | 4500 | 217 | 946 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CIN | SS | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CIN | SS | 30 | 0 | 45 | 68 | 9 | 16 |
| 1939 | BSN | SS | 77 | 0 | 183 | 275 | 14 | 76 |
| 1940 | BSN | SS | 151 | 0 | 405 | 487 | 28 | 122 |
| 1941 | BSN | SS | 154 | 0 | 336 | 485 | 29 | 112 |
| 1942 | BSN | SS | 142 | 0 | 285 | 450 | 13 | 78 |
| 1943 | CIN | SS | 154 | 0 | 335 | 543 | 19 | 121 |
| 1944 | CIN | SS | 155 | 0 | 357 | 544 | 27 | 100 |
| 1945 | CIN | SS | 115 | 0 | 245 | 382 | 16 | 61 |
| 1946 | CIN | SS | 88 | 0 | 184 | 297 | 15 | 79 |
| 1947 | CIN | SS | 151 | 0 | 295 | 445 | 21 | 88 |
| 1948 | PHI | SS | 122 | 0 | 229 | 341 | 20 | 63 |
| 1949 | PHI | 2B | 82 | 0 | 240 | 189 | 6 | 54 |
| 1949 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950 | SLN | SS | 51 | 0 | 72 | 173 | 5 | 29 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 84 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 1395 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | SS |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1947 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 29th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 24.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1942 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 32th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 28.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 31th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |