Orlando Miller
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1997)
Orlando Miller was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997 for the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 4 seasons. In 297 career games, he hit .259 with 244 hits, 24 home runs, and 113 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-07-08
- Last Game
- 1997-09-15
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 943 | 95 | 244 | 53 | 5 | 24 | 113 | 8 | 43 | 223 | .259 | .305 | .402 | .707 | -1,392 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .707 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 16 | 40 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 12 | .325 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 92 | 324 | 36 | 85 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 22 | 71 | .262 | .266 (-2%) | .337 (-6%) | .417 (-10%) | .755 (-8%) | -417.0 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 139 | 468 | 43 | 120 | 26 | 2 | 15 | 58 | 3 | 14 | 116 | .256 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (-15%) | .426 (-2%) | .767 (-8%) | -719.4 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 50 | 111 | 13 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 24 | .234 | .266 (-12%) | .336 (-14%) | .419 (-12%) | .756 (-13%) | -255.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 297 | 943 | 95 | 244 | 53 | 5 | 24 | 113 | 8 | 43 | 223 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -1,392 | ||
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 (297 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 152 | 468 | 37 | 108 | 10 | 56 | .231 |
| Away | 145 | 475 | 58 | 136 | 14 | 57 | .286 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-15 | DET | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-14 | DET | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-13 | DET | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-12 | DET | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-10 | DET | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-09 | DET | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-23 | DET | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-08-22 | DET | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-20 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-17 | DET | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 247 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Orlando Miller's recorded salaries total $791,500 over 4 seasons, 1994 to 1997. Miller's career, 1994 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DET | AL | $337,500 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $205,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $140,000 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $791,500 | ||
Orlando Miller: the record in brief
The profile opens with Orlando Miller's first major league game on July 8, 1994; the last one listed came on September 15, 1997. Miller played for the Houston Astros (1994 through 1996) and the Detroit Tigers (1997). Miller, born on January 13, 1969, in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama, is listed as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds.
Miller's career batting table shows 297 games, 943 at bats and 244 hits, a .259 average, plus 24 homers and 113 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .305 and .402 give Miller a career OPS of .707. The .259 career average is close to the .268 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Miller's .707 stands 7.1% below the league's .760. The single-season home run high is 15, set in 1996. The hits column peaks at 120, in 1996. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .262 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orlando Miller
- What years did Orlando Miller play?
- Orlando Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997.
- Was Orlando Miller a pitcher?
- No. Orlando Miller was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Orlando Miller hit?
- Orlando Miller hit 24 career home runs with 244 hits.
- What teams did Orlando Miller play for?
- Orlando Miller played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1994–1996) and the Detroit Tigers (1997).
- What were Orlando Miller's career stats?
- In 297 games, Orlando Miller had 244 hits, 24 home runs, 113 RBI, 95 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Orlando Miller earn in his career?
- Orlando Miller's recorded salaries total $791,500 over 4 seasons, 1994 to 1997. Miller's career, 1994 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Orlando Miller's salary?
- Orlando Miller's last recorded salary was $337,500, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $337,500, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 1997.
- What position did Orlando Miller play?
- Orlando Miller played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Orlando Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Orlando Miller was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Orlando Miller hit each season?
- Orlando Miller's home runs by season: 2 in 1994, 5 in 1995, 15 in 1996, and 2 in 1997. His most in one season was 15, in 1996.
- What was Orlando Miller's career batting average?
- Orlando Miller batted .259 over his career, with 244 hits in 943 at bats.
- How many RBI did Orlando Miller have?
- Orlando Miller drove in 113 runs in his career.
- Is Orlando Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Orlando Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.