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
| 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 Career Earnings | $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.
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 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.