Larry Miller
Born: 6/19/1937 in Topeka, KS, USA
Died: 3/21/2018 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-06-21 | Final Game: 1966-09-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Larry Don Miller
Biography
Larry Miller was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1937, whose career spanned from 1964 to 1966. He made his Major League debut during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized pitching roles. Miller played for two seasons in the big leagues, primarily known for his versatility on the mound.
Throughout his career, Miller compiled a win-loss record of 5-14, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 93 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging win-loss record. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher contributed to the teams he played for during a time when pitching depth was becoming increasingly crucial in the game. Miller's contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by his contemporaries, reflected the evolving nature of pitching strategies in the mid-1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 14 | 48 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 145.3 | 162 | 76 | 10 | 57 | 93 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 87 | 37 | 28 | 50 | 4.18 | - |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 1 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 66 | 32 | 25 | 36 | 5.02 | -701.2 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7.56 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 39 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.256 | 0.256 | 0.256 | 0.513 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 16 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 28 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 20 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | P | 16 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 28 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 1957, 1958 |