Eddie Miller
Born: 6/29/1957 in San Pablo, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-05 | Final Game: 1984-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edward Lee Miller
Biography
Eddie Miller was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984. Born in 1957, Miller played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 138 games throughout his career. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 49 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and contribute to his team's offensive strategy. Although he finished his playing days with a batting average of .238, he demonstrated his value in other facets of the game, accumulating 79 hits and driving in 17 runs, alongside tallying 1 home run.
Miller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by changing player dynamics and an evolving approach to the game. As a player in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was part of a league that increasingly emphasized speed and agility, traits that he embodied on the field. Despite the challenges faced by many players of his era, Miller's contributions and tenacity as a base-stealer made him a notable figure in the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 332 | 63 | 79 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 49 | 19 | 71 | 0.238 | 0.297 | 0.274 | 0.571 | -530.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 17 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 6 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 27 | 113 | 12 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 0.310 | -112.9 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 11 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 50 | 134 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 29 | 0.231 | -417.9 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 14 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.040 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 13 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 95 | 76 | 179 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TEX | OF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | ATL | OF | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | ATL | OF | 27 | 27 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | ATL | OF | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ATL | OF | 36 | 29 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | DET | OF | 8 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SDN | OF | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |