Hack Miller
Born: 1/1/1894 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 9/16/1971 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-09-22 | Final Game: 1925-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Laurence H. Miller
Biography
Hack Miller, born in 1894, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1916 until 1925. He played primarily during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, Miller participated in 349 games, amassing a total of 387 hits, which contributed to an impressive batting average of .323. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his 38 home runs and 205 RBIs, marking him as a significant contributor to his teams' efforts during his playing years.
Miller's playing style was defined by his solid hitting ability and a keen eye for the strike zone, which allowed him to maintain a high batting average throughout his career. He also showcased speed on the bases, evidenced by his 10 stolen bases. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Miller's contributions to the game during the 1910s and early 1920s solidified his legacy as a reliable and skilled player in a rapidly changing baseball landscape. His career ended in 1925, but he left behind a record that reflects his talents and the era in which he played.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 1200 | 164 | 387 | 65 | 11 | 38 | 205 | 10 | 64 | 103 | 0.323 | 0.361 | 0.490 | 0.851 | 3177.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 12 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 122 | 466 | 61 | 164 | 28 | 5 | 12 | 78 | 3 | 26 | 39 | 0.352 | 1808.7 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 135 | 485 | 74 | 146 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 88 | 6 | 27 | 39 | 0.301 | 1037.0 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 53 | 131 | 17 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0.336 | 423.7 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 24 | 86 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.279 | -92.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 311 | 0 | 575 | 34 | 24 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | BRO | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BOS | OF | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | OF | 116 | 0 | 219 | 15 | 10 | 3 |
| 1923 | CHN | OF | 129 | 0 | 256 | 17 | 6 | 4 |
| 1924 | CHN | OF | 32 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHN | OF | 21 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 307 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |