Jake Miller
Born: 2/28/1898 in Wagram, OH, USA
Died: 8/20/1975 in Venice, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-09-11 | Final Game: 1933-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Walter Miller
Biography
Jake Miller was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 until 1933. Born in 1898, Miller emerged during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven age. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 60-58 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09, reflecting the competitive nature of pitching during this period.
Miller was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 305 strikeouts. While he was not primarily recognized for his saves, he did manage to secure three throughout his time in the league, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1920s and early 1930s highlighted the importance of reliable pitching in a time when offensive prowess was becoming increasingly prominent in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 58 | 200 | 139 | 58 | 8 | 3 | 1069.7 | 1260 | 486 | 33 | 340 | 305 | 4.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3.00 | 127.3 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 10 | 13 | 32 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 190.3 | 207 | 70 | 62 | 51 | 3.31 | 1954.1 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 7 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 82.7 | 99 | 30 | 18 | 24 | 3.27 | 1481.0 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 10 | 8 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 185.3 | 189 | 66 | 48 | 53 | 3.21 | 2001.5 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 8 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 158.0 | 203 | 78 | 43 | 37 | 4.44 | 698.3 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 14 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 206.0 | 227 | 82 | 60 | 58 | 3.58 | 2469.6 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.3 | 147 | 70 | 38 | 31 | 7.13 | -671.3 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41.3 | 45 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 4.35 | -183.6 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 5 | 6 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 105.7 | 130 | 66 | 47 | 30 | 5.62 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 368 | 26 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 104 | 0.171 | 0.178 | 0.188 | 0.365 | -2368.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 32 | 71 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0.183 | -619.8 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 18 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 34 | 58 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.138 | -567.3 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 25 | 52 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.135 | -563.6 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 29 | 75 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0.200 | -617.6 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 24 | 33 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.303 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 30 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 200 | 0 | 83 | 264 | 22 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | CLE | P | 32 | 0 | 22 | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| 1926 | CLE | P | 18 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CLE | P | 34 | 0 | 9 | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| 1928 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| 1929 | CLE | P | 29 | 0 | 15 | 47 | 5 | 3 |
| 1930 | CLE | P | 24 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| 1931 | CLE | P | 10 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | CHA | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 200 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1919, 1920, 1921 |