Elmer Miller

Born: 4/17/1903 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 1/8/1987 in Corona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-06-21 | Final Game: 1929-08-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: Elmer Joseph Miller

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Biography

Elmer Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1903 who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1929 season. His career spanned from June 21 to August 22 of that year, during which he showcased his skills as a position player in a total of 31 games. Miller finished his short-lived career with a batting average of .237, accumulating 9 hits, including 1 home run and 4 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not being a prolific base stealer, he contributed his efforts to the teams he played for during the late 1920s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offense-driven style of play. Miller's time in the Major Leagues may have been limited, but his participation during this transformative era in baseball reflects the competitive nature of the sport at the time. The late 1920s saw a surge in power hitting and an evolution in playing styles, and though his statistical contributions were modest, Miller was part of a larger narrative that shaped the game's history. After his retirement, he remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who contributed to the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	8	2	0	0	0	11.3	12	14	1	21	5	11.12	0

Career ERA 11.12 vs. league average 4.60 across their career seasons — 141.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1929	PHI	NL	0	1	8	2	0	0	0	11.3	12	14	21	5	11.12	4.60 (-142%)	-1522.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	38	3	9	1	0	1	4	0	1	5	0.237	0.256	0.342	0.599	0.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	PHI	NL	31	38	3	9	1	0	1	4	0	1	5	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	10	3	0	0
P	8	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	PHI	OF	4	0	10	3	0	0
1929	PHI	P	8	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8
Right Field	4