Otis Miller, baseball player, 1927-1932

Otis Miller

Born: 2/2/1901 in Belleville, IL, USA

Died: 7/26/1959 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-17 | Final Game: 1932-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Otis Louis Miller

Biography

Otis Miller was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1927 to 1932. Born in 1901, Miller's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of live-ball play and an increasing focus on offensive production. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 272 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .274. Known for his consistency at the plate, Miller recorded 229 hits and drove in 91 runs, though he notably did not hit any home runs during his time in the major leagues. In addition to his offensive contributions, Miller's speed on the basepaths was evident, as he successfully stole 3 bases throughout his career. Although he may not have been a household name, Miller played an important role during a period when baseball was evolving, and his contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the game at the time. His career spanned the late 1920s through the early 1930s, a time when the sport was beginning to see the emergence of powerful hitters and changing strategies that would shape its future.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 837 95 229 39 6 0 91 3 49 46 0.274 0.315 0.335 0.650 -2327.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 40 0 79 124 9 22
3B 169 0 161 321 26 27
SS 35 0 21 40 4 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 41
Third Base 168
Shortstop 35