Roger Miller
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974)
Roger Miller was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1974 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 11.57 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- Died
- 4/26/1993 in Mill Run, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-08
- Last Game
- 1974-09-13
Full name: Roger Wesley Miller
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11.57 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11.57 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-13 | MIL | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-09-08 | MIL | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Roger Miller: the record in brief
Roger Miller played a first major league game on September 8, 1974 and a last one on September 13, 1974. Every season row on the page belongs to the Milwaukee Brewers, in 1974. Miller is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 3 inches and 200 pounds. Miller batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Miller was born on August 1, 1954, in Connellsville, PA, USA. Miller's death is recorded on April 26, 1993, in Mill Run, PA, USA. The given name on file is Roger Wesley Miller.
Miller's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 11.57 ERA over 2 appearances. Also on Miller's record: 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Miller's seasons was 3.63, so the 11.57 figure ran 219.0% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1974, with 2 games and 2 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roger Miller
- Was Roger Miller a pitcher?
- Yes. Roger Miller pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Roger Miller play for?
- Roger Miller played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1974).
- What were Roger Miller's career stats?
- In 2 games, Roger Miller went 0-0 with a 11.57 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 2.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Roger Miller play?
- Roger Miller played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roger Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Roger Miller was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Roger Miller's career ERA?
- Roger Miller finished with a 11.57 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Roger Miller have?
- Roger Miller recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Roger Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roger Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.