Elmer Miller, baseball player, 1912-1922

Elmer Miller

Born: 7/28/1890 in Sandusky, OH, USA

Died: 11/28/1944 in Beloit, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-26 | Final Game: 1922-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Biography

Elmer Miller, born in 1890, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1912 until his retirement in 1922. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 413 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield and at first base. Miller recorded a total of 343 hits, culminating in a career batting average of .243. He contributed to his teams with 16 home runs and 151 RBIs, while also displaying speed on the base paths with 29 stolen bases. Miller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the waning days of the deadball era and the early emergence of the live-ball era. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he balanced power and speed, making him a versatile asset to his teams. While not a superstar, Miller's contributions were significant in an era that demanded adaptability and resourcefulness from players, and he played a role in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball during the 1910s and early 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
413 1414 170 343 43 20 16 151 29 113 140 0.243 0.307 0.335 0.642 -1176.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 31 3 5 1 0 0 2 2 5 0.161

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1921 WS NYA 8 31 3 5 1 0 0 2 2 5 0.161

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 395 0 822 60 37 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 74
Center Field 270
Right Field 60