Ralph Miller
Born: 3/15/1873 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 5/7/1973 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1898-05-04 | Final Game: 1899-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Ralph Darwin Miller
Biography
Ralph Miller was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1873, whose career spanned from 1898 to 1899. He played during a transitional period in baseball, moving from the late 19th century into the early 20th century, a time marked by a growing emphasis on pitching as the game evolved. Miller's career record stood at 5 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.15, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in that era, characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established veterans.
Over the course of his brief career, Miller recorded a total of 46 strikeouts and secured 1 save, contributing to the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during his playing time. Although his numbers may not have placed him among the most celebrated pitchers of his generation, Miller was part of the foundation of the game as it transitioned into the modern era. His contributions, while modest in the statistical record, were indicative of the grit and determination required of players in a sport that was rapidly evolving.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 188.7 | 205 | 108 | 4 | 100 | 46 | 5.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 4 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 151.7 | 161 | 90 | 86 | 43 | 5.34 | -3529.4 |
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 44 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 4.38 | -362.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 73 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0.192 | 0.298 | 0.247 | 0.544 | -287.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 24 | 62 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0.194 | -287.7 |
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 6 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 29 | 0 | 9 | 57 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | P | 23 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| 1898 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | BLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
| Left Field | 1 |