Keith Miller
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1995)
Keith Miller was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1995 for the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 9 seasons. In 465 career games, he hit .262 with 347 hits, 12 home runs, and 92 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-06-16
- Last Game
- 1995-05-13
Full name: Keith Alan Miller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 465 | 1,326 | 190 | 347 | 67 | 8 | 12 | 92 | 63 | 100 | 205 | .262 | .323 | .351 | .675 | -628 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 25 | 51 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | .373 | .262 (+42%) | .331 (+23%) | .415 (+18%) | .746 (+20%) | 172.7 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 40 | 70 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .214 | .254 (-16%) | .317 (-13%) | .377 (-21%) | .695 (-17%) | -182.2 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 57 | 143 | 15 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27 | .231 | .254 (-9%) | .319 (-18%) | .375 (-20%) | .694 (-19%) | -430.5 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 88 | 233 | 42 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 46 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .324 (+1%) | .385 (-21%) | .710 (-11%) | -343.8 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 98 | 275 | 41 | 77 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 44 | .280 | .255 (+10%) | .323 (+7%) | .384 (+7%) | .708 (+7%) | 359.9 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 106 | 416 | 57 | 118 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 16 | 31 | 46 | .284 | .255 (+11%) | .322 (+9%) | .377 (+3%) | .699 (+6%) | 537.0 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | 37 | 108 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 19 | .167 | .265 (-37%) | .332 (-31%) | .403 (-52%) | .735 (-42%) | -741.2 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | 5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 9 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 465 | 1,326 | 190 | 347 | 67 | 8 | 12 | 92 | 63 | 100 | 205 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -628 | ||
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 (465 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 239 | 664 | 93 | 170 | 5 | 44 | .256 |
| Away | 226 | 662 | 97 | 177 | 7 | 48 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-13 | KCR | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-08 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-06 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-05 | KCR | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-05-03 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-05-02 | KCR | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-04-29 | KCR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-04-28 | KCR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-04-26 | KCR | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-10 | KCR | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 222 | 177 | 430 | 511 | 30 | 109 |
| 3B | 33 | 23 | 17 | 36 | 7 | 2 |
| OF | 132 | 93 | 267 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| SS | 22 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | 2B | 16 | 13 | 21 | 38 | 2 | 6 |
| 1988 | NYN | 2B | 16 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | NYN | 3B | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYN | SS | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | NYN | 2B | 23 | 17 | 49 | 38 | 3 | 7 |
| 1989 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | OF | 14 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | SS | 8 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYN | 2B | 11 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 5 |
| 1990 | NYN | OF | 61 | 46 | 146 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYN | SS | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | NYN | 2B | 60 | 45 | 129 | 148 | 8 | 28 |
| 1991 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYN | OF | 28 | 16 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | NYN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | KCA | 2B | 93 | 88 | 189 | 250 | 13 | 60 |
| 1992 | KCA | OF | 16 | 14 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | KCA | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | KCA | 3B | 21 | 17 | 11 | 29 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | KCA | OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | KCA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | KCA | OF | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | KCA | OF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 222 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 22 |
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 65 |
| Right Field | 28 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Keith Miller's recorded salaries total $2,872,500 over 7 seasons, 1987 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1987 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1988 and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $700,000 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | $1,090,000 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $575,000 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $260,000 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | $85,000 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,872,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Keith Miller (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Keith Miller: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 16, 1987 and the final game on May 13, 1995, Keith Miller built the record summarized on this page. Miller played for the New York Mets (1987 to 1991) and the Kansas City Royals (1992 to 1995). Miller, born on June 12, 1963, in Midland, MI, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Miller's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. Keith Miller was the playing name; the full given name is Keith Alan.
In 465 games and 1,326 at bats, Miller batted .262 with 347 hits, plus 12 homers, 92 RBI, and 63 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .323 clip and slugging .351, Miller finished with a .675 OPS. Miller hit .262 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 118, in 1992. 1992 brought the most runs batted in, 38. The Lg AVG column puts Miller's 1992 at .284 against .255, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 11%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith Miller
- What years did Keith Miller play?
- Keith Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1995.
- Was Keith Miller a pitcher?
- No. Keith Miller was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Keith Miller hit?
- Keith Miller hit 12 career home runs with 347 hits.
- What teams did Keith Miller play for?
- Keith Miller played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (1987–1991) and the Kansas City Royals (1992–1995).
- What were Keith Miller's career stats?
- In 465 games, Keith Miller had 347 hits, 12 home runs, 92 RBI, 190 runs, and 63 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- How much did Keith Miller earn in his career?
- Keith Miller's recorded salaries total $2,872,500 over 7 seasons, 1987 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1987 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1988 and 1995.
- What was Keith Miller's salary?
- Keith Miller's last recorded salary was $700,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $1,090,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1994.
- What position did Keith Miller play?
- Keith Miller played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Keith Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Keith Miller was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Keith Miller hit each season?
- Keith Miller's home runs by season: 0 in 1987, 1 in 1988, 1 in 1989, 1 in 1990, 4 in 1991, 4 in 1992, 0 in 1993, 0 in 1994, and 1 in 1995. His most in one season was 4, in 1991 and 1992.
- What was Keith Miller's career batting average?
- Keith Miller batted .262 over his career, with 347 hits in 1,326 at bats.
- How many RBI did Keith Miller have?
- Keith Miller drove in 92 runs in his career.
- Is Keith Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Keith Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.