Justin Miller
Born: 8/27/1977 in Torrance, CA, USA
Died: 6/26/2013 in Palm Harbor, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-04-12 | Final Game: 2010-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Justin Mark Miller
Biography
Justin Miller, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2010. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, Miller played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and establishing himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and starting rotation. With a career record of 24-14, he demonstrated a solid ability to secure victories for his teams, finishing his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82 and accumulating a total of 300 strikeouts.
Miller's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and versatility, allowing him to adapt to various roles as needed throughout his career. Despite not recording any saves, he contributed significantly in high-leverage situations, often stepping up when his team needed him most. Miller's time in the league coincided with a competitive era in baseball marked by notable advancements in training and pitching strategies, and he remained a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. After retiring on July 18, 2010, Miller's contributions to the game continued to resonate with fans and aspiring pitchers, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 14 | 216 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 375.7 | 377 | 201 | 49 | 187 | 300 | 4.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 9 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3 | 103 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 5.54 | -2969.5 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 3 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 101 | 55 | 42 | 47 | 6.06 | -2882.9 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 5 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 53 | 25 | 24 | 74 | 3.65 | - |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 4 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 46 | 22 | 20 | 43 | 4.24 | - |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 3 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 47 | 20 | 27 | 36 | 3.18 | - |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 4.44 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 62 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 19 | 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 | 216 | 33 | 24 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | P | 25 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TOR | P | 19 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | P | 62 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | FLO | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SFN | P | 44 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | LAN | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 216 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $750,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $750,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | CA | 1997 |