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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | STL | NL | 12 | 37 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 26 | 83 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.145 | -586.7 |
| 1916 | NYY | AL | 43 | 152 | 12 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 0.224 | -262.0 |
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 114 | 379 | 43 | 95 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 11 | 40 | 44 | 0.251 | 379.7 |
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 67 | 202 | 18 | 49 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 0.243 | 2.8 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 56 | 242 | 41 | 72 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 0.298 | 297.9 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 44 | 147 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0.190 | -755.3 |
| 1922 | NYY | AL | 51 | 172 | 31 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 0.267 | -755.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLN | OF | 11 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 26 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | OF | 42 | 0 | 84 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| 1917 | NYA | OF | 112 | 0 | 204 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| 1918 | NYA | OF | 62 | 0 | 149 | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| 1921 | NYA | OF | 56 | 0 | 134 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1922 | BOS | OF | 35 | 0 | 85 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1922 | NYA | OF | 51 | 0 | 101 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 74 |
| Center Field | 270 |
| Right Field | 60 |