Keith Miller
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1989)
Keith Miller was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1989 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 55 career games, he hit .190 with 11 hits and 6 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-04-23
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Neal Keith Miller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 58 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .190 | .254 | .259 | .513 | -231 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career OPS .513 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 47 | 48 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -231.3 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 55 | 58 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -231 | ||
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 (55 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| Away | 28 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | .161 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-21 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-18 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-08 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-07 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-05 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-04 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-10-01 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-26 | PHI | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Christian University | Lubbock | TX | 1984 |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City | OK | 1983 |
| Seminole State College | Seminole | OK | 1981, 1982 |
Keith Miller: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 23, 1988 and the final game on October 1, 1989, Keith Miller built the record summarized on this page. Miller spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Phillies. Miller, born on March 7, 1963, in Dallas, TX, USA, is listed as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 175 pounds. Keith Miller was the playing name; the full given name is Neal Keith.
Across 55 games at the plate, Miller's career line reads 11 hits in 58 at bats for a .190 average; the totals also include 6 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .254 and the slugging percentage .259, for an OPS of .513. The league as a whole hit .254 across Miller's seasons, which puts the .190 career mark 25.4% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 8, in 1988.
Miller played 3 games at third base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (3), left field (2), and shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith Miller
- What years did Keith Miller play?
- Keith Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1989.
- Was Keith Miller a pitcher?
- No. Keith Miller was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Keith Miller hit?
- Keith Miller hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Keith Miller's career batting average?
- Keith Miller batted .190 over his career, with 11 hits in 58 at bats.
- How many RBI did Keith Miller have?
- Keith Miller drove in 6 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.