Eddie Miller
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1984)
Eddie Miller was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984 for 4 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. In 138 career games, he hit .238 with 79 hits, 1 home runs, and 17 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-05
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: Edward Lee Miller
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 | .238 | .297 | .274 | .571 | -490 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 17 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 6 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 27 | 113 | 12 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 24 | .310 | .265 (+17%) | .329 (+6%) | .397 (-20%) | .727 (-8%) | -107.5 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 11 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 50 | 134 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 29 | .231 | .255 (-10%) | .320 (-11%) | .368 (-27%) | .688 (-20%) | -382.4 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 14 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .040 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SDN | NL | 13 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 138 | 332 | 63 | 79 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 49 | 19 | 71 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -490 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Eddie Miller: the record in brief
The profile opens with Eddie Miller's first major league game on September 5, 1977; the last one listed came on September 30, 1984. Miller played for the Texas Rangers (1977), the Atlanta Braves (1978 to 1981), the Detroit Tigers (1982), and the San Diego Padres (1984). Miller played primarily as an outfielder and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 29, 1957, in San Pablo, CA, USA and a listed size of 5'9" and 175 pounds. Miller's full given name, per the bio, is Edward Lee Miller.
Across 138 games at the plate, Miller's career line reads 79 hits in 332 at bats for a .238 average; the totals also include 1 home run, 17 RBI, and 49 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .274 give Miller a career OPS of .571. Over the seasons Miller played, league hitters batted .262; the .238 career figure is 9.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .571 to a league .713, 19.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 35, in 1979. 1981 brought a season-best 23 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Miller
- What years did Eddie Miller play?
- Eddie Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984.
- Was Eddie Miller a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Miller was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Eddie Miller hit?
- Eddie Miller hit 1 career home run with 79 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Miller play for?
- Eddie Miller played for 4 teams: the Texas Rangers (1977), the Atlanta Braves (1978–1981), the Detroit Tigers (1982), and the San Diego Padres (1984).
- What were Eddie Miller's career stats?
- In 138 games, Eddie Miller had 79 hits, 1 home runs, 17 RBI, 63 runs, and 49 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Miller play?
- Eddie Miller played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Miller was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Miller hit each season?
- Eddie Miller's home runs by season: 0 in 1977, 0 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 0 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 0 in 1982, and 1 in 1984. His most in one season was 1, in 1984.
- What was Eddie Miller's career batting average?
- Eddie Miller batted .238 over his career, with 79 hits in 332 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Miller have?
- Eddie Miller drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.