George Miller
Born: 8/15/1864 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 4/6/1909 in Ridgewood, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1896-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 145 lbs
Full name: George Frederick Miller
Biography
George Miller, born in 1864, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1884 to 1896, a time when the game was evolving rapidly with the introduction of new strategies and the establishment of the modern baseball era. Over the course of 1,318 games, Miller showcased his skills as a versatile player, accumulating 1,381 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .267. His offensive contributions included 33 home runs and 567 RBIs, while he also displayed remarkable speed on the bases, recording 260 stolen bases.
Miller's playing style was emblematic of the era, as he combined a solid hitting technique with agility, making him a dual threat on the field. His ability to consistently get on base and advance his teammates made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While the late 1800s were characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, Miller's contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. He was part of a transformative period in baseball history, and his legacy endures as a testament to the pioneering spirit of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 | 5171 | 839 | 1381 | 192 | 57 | 33 | 567 | 260 | 467 | 129 | 0.267 | 0.333 | 0.345 | 0.678 | -682.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 89 | 347 | 46 | 78 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.225 | -722.6 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 42 | 166 | 19 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.163 | -960.1 |
| 1886 | PT1 | AA | 83 | 317 | 70 | 80 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 35 | 43 | 0 | 0.252 | 467.2 |
| 1887 | PIT | NL | 87 | 342 | 58 | 83 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 13 | 0.243 | -532.5 |
| 1888 | PIT | NL | 103 | 404 | 50 | 112 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 0.277 | 575.9 |
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 104 | 422 | 77 | 113 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 56 | 16 | 31 | 11 | 0.268 | 47.6 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 138 | 549 | 85 | 150 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 66 | 32 | 68 | 11 | 0.273 | 450.2 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 135 | 548 | 80 | 156 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 57 | 35 | 59 | 26 | 0.285 | 781.9 |
| 1892 | PIT | NL | 149 | 623 | 103 | 158 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 59 | 28 | 69 | 14 | 0.254 | 408.6 |
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 41 | 154 | 23 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 0.182 | -791.9 |
| 1894 | STL | NL | 127 | 481 | 93 | 163 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 86 | 17 | 58 | 9 | 0.339 | 857.9 |
| 1895 | STL | NL | 122 | 494 | 81 | 144 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 74 | 18 | 25 | 12 | 0.291 | -844.6 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 98 | 324 | 54 | 89 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 16 | 27 | 9 | 0.275 | -420.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 0 | 197 | 14 | 3 | 9 |
| 2B | 51 | 0 | 84 | 121 | 26 | 10 |
| 3B | 243 | 0 | 300 | 505 | 153 | 36 |
| C | 637 | 0 | 2484 | 693 | 285 | 50 |
| OF | 308 | 0 | 464 | 55 | 76 | 6 |
| SS | 83 | 0 | 149 | 230 | 70 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PT1 | C | 36 | 0 | 173 | 47 | 24 | 3 |
| 1884 | PT1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | OF | 49 | 0 | 74 | 13 | 22 | 1 |
| 1885 | PT1 | C | 33 | 0 | 177 | 49 | 27 | 4 |
| 1885 | PT1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | PT1 | C | 61 | 0 | 247 | 56 | 27 | 0 |
| 1886 | PT1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1886 | PT1 | OF | 22 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | C | 73 | 0 | 266 | 58 | 25 | 1 |
| 1887 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | OF | 14 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1888 | PIT | C | 68 | 0 | 268 | 76 | 35 | 6 |
| 1888 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 1888 | PIT | OF | 32 | 0 | 58 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 1889 | PIT | C | 76 | 0 | 299 | 87 | 48 | 8 |
| 1889 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1889 | PIT | OF | 27 | 0 | 52 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | C | 10 | 0 | 38 | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| 1890 | PIT | 2B | 6 | 0 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | 3B | 88 | 0 | 127 | 213 | 60 | 18 |
| 1890 | PIT | SS | 13 | 0 | 16 | 36 | 10 | 1 |
| 1890 | PIT | OF | 25 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1891 | PIT | C | 41 | 0 | 190 | 51 | 16 | 2 |
| 1891 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | PIT | 3B | 34 | 0 | 33 | 83 | 20 | 1 |
| 1891 | PIT | SS | 37 | 0 | 66 | 101 | 36 | 10 |
| 1891 | PIT | OF | 24 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1892 | PIT | C | 63 | 0 | 265 | 80 | 21 | 10 |
| 1892 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | PIT | SS | 19 | 0 | 51 | 54 | 11 | 10 |
| 1892 | PIT | OF | 76 | 0 | 96 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 1893 | PIT | C | 40 | 0 | 141 | 45 | 17 | 3 |
| 1894 | SLN | C | 41 | 0 | 140 | 36 | 11 | 3 |
| 1894 | SLN | 1B | 12 | 0 | 115 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| 1894 | SLN | 2B | 18 | 0 | 31 | 50 | 11 | 3 |
| 1894 | SLN | 3B | 52 | 0 | 68 | 96 | 33 | 6 |
| 1894 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1894 | SLN | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | SLN | C | 47 | 0 | 142 | 41 | 13 | 5 |
| 1895 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1895 | SLN | 3B | 46 | 0 | 54 | 72 | 26 | 5 |
| 1895 | SLN | SS | 9 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| 1895 | SLN | OF | 21 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| 1896 | LS3 | C | 48 | 0 | 138 | 50 | 16 | 4 |
| 1896 | LS3 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | 2B | 25 | 0 | 28 | 54 | 7 | 6 |
| 1896 | LS3 | 3B | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| 1896 | LS3 | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1896 | LS3 | OF | 8 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 637 |
| First Base | 22 |
| Second Base | 51 |
| Third Base | 243 |
| Shortstop | 83 |
| Left Field | 146 |
| Center Field | 68 |
| Right Field | 96 |