George Miller, baseball player, 1884-1896

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

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

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