Hack Miller, baseball player, 1944-1945

Hack Miller

Born: 2/13/1913 in Celeste, TX, USA

Died: 11/21/1966 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: James Eldridge Miller

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Biography

Hack Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1944 to 1945. Miller made a notable impact in his limited time on the field, participating in just 7 games. He demonstrated impressive offensive skills, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.444, which underscored his ability to hit effectively during the wartime era when many star players were serving in the military. Over his short career, Miller recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 RBIs. His performance showcased a remarkable efficiency at the plate, making him a noteworthy figure despite his limited appearances. Although he did not become a household name, Hack Miller's contributions during a challenging period for baseball highlight the talent that emerged even in a time of adversity, reflecting the resilience of the sport during World War II.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 9 1 4 0 0 1 4 0 1 1 0.444 0.500 0.778 1.278 0.0

Career AVG .444 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +70.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +52.8% above league average.

Career SLG .778 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +118.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.278 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +86.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1944 DET AL 5 5 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1945 DET AL 2 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.750 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 7 0 11 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 DET C 5 0 7 1 0 0
1945 DET C 2 0 4 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7