Jake Miller, baseball player, 1924-1933

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

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

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

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