John Miller
Born: 5/30/1941 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 6/5/2020 in Westminster, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-22 | Final Game: 1967-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: John Ernest Miller
Biography
John Miller, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1962 until his retirement on May 1, 1967. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 12 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89. Miller was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 178 strikeouts throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Despite not recording any saves, he was regarded as a reliable presence on the mound during his tenure.
Miller's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a period that saw an increase in offensive production and a focus on pitching strategies. His contributions to the game, although not highlighted by overwhelming statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and skill that characterized pitchers of his time. As a member of the pitching staff, Miller played a role in shaping the dynamics of his teams, making him a notable figure in the history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 14 | 46 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 227.0 | 188 | 98 | 20 | 138 | 178 | 3.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0.90 | 159.8 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 3.18 | 167.1 |
| 1965 | BAL | AL | 6 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 93.3 | 75 | 33 | 58 | 71 | 3.18 | 117.7 |
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 4 | 8 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.7 | 92 | 53 | 58 | 81 | 4.74 | -2800.8 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 73 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.096 | 0.143 | 0.096 | 0.239 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | BAL | AL | 16 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 23 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 46 | 35 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | BAL | P | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | BAL | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | BAL | P | 23 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | BAL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |