George Miller
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1877-1884)
George Miller was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1884 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Red Stockings, a span of 8 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .193 with 11 hits and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 160 lb
- Died
- 7/24/1929 in Norwood, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1877-09-06
- Last Game
- 1884-07-22
Full name: George C. Miller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 57 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | .193 | .281 | .263 | .544 | 0 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .263 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .608 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CN1 | NL | 11 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CN2 | AA | 6 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 57 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | .193 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |
George Miller: the record in brief
George Miller played a first major league game on September 6, 1877 and a last one on July 22, 1884. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (1877) and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1884). Miller, born on February 19, 1853, in Newport, KY, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-5 and 160 pounds. Miller's death is recorded on July 24, 1929, in Norwood, OH, USA. The given name on file is George C. Miller.
Across 17 games at the plate, Miller's career line reads 11 hits in 57 at bats for a .193 average, adding 6 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .281 clip and slugging .263, Miller finished with a .544 OPS. Miller's .193 average ran 21.7% below the .246 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1877 produced Miller's most hits, 6 of them for the Cincinnati Reds.
The position breakdown shows 17 games, all at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 86 putouts and 20 assists against 7 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Miller
- What years did George Miller play?
- George Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1884.
- Was George Miller a pitcher?
- No. George Miller was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Miller hit?
- George Miller hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did George Miller play for?
- George Miller played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1877) and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1884).
- What were George Miller's career stats?
- In 17 games, George Miller had 11 hits, 6 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .193 batting average.
- What position did George Miller play?
- George Miller played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Miller and how much did he weigh?
- George Miller was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was George Miller's career batting average?
- George Miller batted .193 over his career, with 11 hits in 57 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Miller have?
- George Miller drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is George Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.