Otis Miller
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1932)
Otis Miller was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1932 for the St. Louis Browns and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 272 career games, he hit .274 with 229 hits and 91 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 7/26/1959 in Belleville, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-04-17
- Last Game
- 1932-04-29
Full name: Otis Louis Miller
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 | .274 | .315 | .335 | .650 | -1,864 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .744 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 51 | 76 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .224 | .282 (-21%) | .344 (-11%) | .392 (-26%) | .736 (-19%) | -226.5 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 112 | 370 | 49 | 106 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 26 | 21 | .286 | .293 (-3%) | .354 (-6%) | .429 (-13%) | .784 (-10%) | -640.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 107 | 389 | 38 | 106 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 15 | 20 | .272 | .276 (-1%) | .338 (-11%) | .388 (-21%) | .726 (-16%) | -997.3 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 272 | 837 | 95 | 229 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 91 | 3 | 49 | 46 | .274 | — | — | — | — | -1,864 | ||
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 (272 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 142 | 452 | 43 | 113 | 0 | 51 | .250 |
| Away | 130 | 387 | 52 | 116 | 0 | 40 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-04-29 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-16 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-27 | BOS | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-25 | BOS | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-24 | BOS | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-22 | BOS | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-21 | BOS | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-21 | BOS | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-19 | BOS | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-18 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 41 |
| Third Base | 168 |
| Shortstop | 35 |
Otis Miller: the record in brief
According to the bio, Otis Miller debuted on April 17, 1927 and played a final game on April 29, 1932. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Browns (1927) and the Boston Red Sox (1930 to 1932). Miller, a third baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Miller is listed at 168 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Miller was born on February 2, 1901, in Belleville, IL, USA. The bio records the death on July 26, 1959, in Belleville, IL, USA. Miller's full given name, per the bio, is Otis Louis Miller.
In 272 games and 837 at bats, Miller batted .274 with 229 hits, plus 91 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .315 clip and slugging .335, Miller finished with a .650 OPS. Miller hit .274 while the league hit .282 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Miller's .650 stands 12.6% below the league's .744. Miller collected a career-high 106 hits in 1930. The RBI column peaks at 43 in 1931. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .286 in 1930, did not top the league's .293.
Frequently Asked Questions about Otis Miller
- What years did Otis Miller play?
- Otis Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1932.
- Was Otis Miller a pitcher?
- No. Otis Miller was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Otis Miller hit?
- Otis Miller hit 0 career home runs with 229 hits.
- What teams did Otis Miller play for?
- Otis Miller played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1927) and the Boston Red Sox (1930–1932).
- What were Otis Miller's career stats?
- In 272 games, Otis Miller had 229 hits, 91 RBI, 95 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- What position did Otis Miller play?
- Otis Miller played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Otis Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Otis Miller was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Otis Miller's career batting average?
- Otis Miller batted .274 over his career, with 229 hits in 837 at bats.
- How many RBI did Otis Miller have?
- Otis Miller drove in 91 runs in his career.
- Is Otis Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Otis Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.