Frank Miller
Born: 5/13/1886 in Salem, MI, USA
Died: 2/19/1974 in Allegan, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-07-12 | Final Game: 1923-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Frank Lee Miller
Biography
Frank Miller, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1913 to 1923. He played in an era characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Miller amassed a win-loss record of 52-66 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.01, showcasing his ability to limit scoring and control the game from the mound.
Miller's pitching style was defined by his capacity to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 359 strikeouts. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with four saves, indicating his versatility and reliability in late-game situations. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some contemporaries, Miller’s contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history remain noteworthy, reflecting the evolving strategies and challenges faced by pitchers of his era. He retired on July 30, 1923, leaving behind a legacy of determination and skill on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 66 | 163 | 127 | 68 | 14 | 4 | 1010.0 | 944 | 338 | 21 | 254 | 359 | 3.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27.00 | - |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 7 | 10 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 173.0 | 135 | 44 | 49 | 88 | 2.29 | 671.0 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 10 | 19 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 224.0 | 216 | 78 | 60 | 92 | 3.13 | 1848.2 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 11 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 170.3 | 152 | 45 | 37 | 47 | 2.38 | 1045.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 13 | 12 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 201.7 | 170 | 68 | 34 | 59 | 3.03 | 1025.0 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 11 | 13 | 31 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 200.0 | 213 | 78 | 60 | 65 | 3.51 | 1667.5 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.3 | 54 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 4.58 | -365.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 325 | 11 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 70 | 0.117 | 0.138 | 0.142 | 0.280 | -2991.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 30 | 51 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.137 | -346.3 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 39 | 76 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.118 | -699.8 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 23 | 57 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.105 | -496.9 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 32 | 66 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.106 | -676.6 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 31 | 68 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.118 | -771.7 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 163 | 0 | 24 | 286 | 12 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| 1917 | PIT | P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | PIT | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| 1919 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 10 | 63 | 2 | 2 |
| 1922 | BSN | P | 31 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| 1923 | BSN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 163 |