Jim Miller
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2014)
Jim Miller was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014 for 4 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 7 seasons. Across 50 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 3.48 ERA and 59 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-01
- Last Game
- 2014-07-10
Full name: James Matthew Miller
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1.17 | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2.57 | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 2 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 39 | 14 | 27 | 44 | 2.59 | 4.01 (+36%) | -880.8 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 2 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.1 | 61 | 26 | 39 | 59 | 3.48 | — | -881 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (100 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 29.1 | 23 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 2.45 |
| Away | 25 | 38.0 | 38 | 18 | 23 | 34 | 4.26 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-10 | NYY | CLE | — | 1.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014-07-06 | NYY | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-07 | NYY | BOS | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-28 | OAK | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-27 | OAK | TEX | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-09-25 | OAK | TEX | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-22 | OAK | NYY | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-09-19 | OAK | DET | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012-09-16 | OAK | BAL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012-09-05 | OAK | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill College | Mars Hill | NC | 2001, 2002 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | LA | 2003, 2004 |
Jim Miller: the record in brief
September 1, 2008 and July 10, 2014 bracket Jim Miller's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Miller's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (2008), the Colorado Rockies (2011), the Oakland Athletics (2012), and the New York Yankees (2013 through 2014). Miller played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 28, 1982, in Randolph, NJ, USA, Miller was listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. On the record, Jim Miller was born James Matthew Miller.
The pitching table credits Miller with a 2-3 record and a 3.48 ERA in 50 games. Miller had 59 strikeouts. The leagues Miller pitched in allowed 3.98 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 12.6% better than average. 2012 was Miller's sharpest full season, a 2.59 ERA against the league's 4.01.
Before the majors, Miller played college baseball at Mars Hill College (2001 and 2002). Miller's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 100 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 50 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Miller's fielding totals are 7 putouts, 4 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Miller
- What years did Jim Miller play?
- Jim Miller played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014.
- Was Jim Miller a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Miller pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jim Miller play for?
- Jim Miller played for 4 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2008), the Colorado Rockies (2011), the Oakland Athletics (2012), and the New York Yankees (2013–2014).
- What were Jim Miller's career stats?
- In 50 games, Jim Miller went 2-3 with a 3.48 ERA, 59 strikeouts, 67.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Jim Miller play?
- Jim Miller played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Miller was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Jim Miller's career ERA?
- Jim Miller finished with a 3.48 career ERA, going 2-3 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Miller have?
- Jim Miller recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.