Kurt Miller
Born: 8/24/1972 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-06-11 | Final Game: 1999-04-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Kurt Everett Miller
Biography
Kurt Miller was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1972, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning from 1994 to 1999. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Miller played during an era marked by the offensive explosion of the mid-1990s, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Over his career, he posted a record of 2-7 with a career earned run average (ERA) of 7.48. Despite his struggles on the mound, he managed to amass 55 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at the highest level.
Miller's tenure in the major leagues included stints with multiple teams, where he aimed to establish himself among a cohort of pitchers grappling with the rapid evolution of hitting during this period. While he did not achieve the saves that often define a successful relief pitcher, his contributions to his teams were significant in terms of depth and experience. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Miller remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges faced by many pitchers during one of the most offensively charged eras in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.7 | 104 | 67 | 11 | 50 | 55 | 7.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 8.10 | - |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 1 | 3 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 6.80 | - |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9.82 | - |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 | - |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 26 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 4 | 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 | 44 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | FLO | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | FLO | P | 26 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | FLO | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | $163,000 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $118,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $595,000 | ||