Ronny Miller
Born: 8/28/1918 in Mason City, IA, USA
Died: 1/6/1998 in Ferguson, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-10 | Final Game: 1941-09-10
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Roland Arthur Miller
Biography
Ronny Miller, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1941 season. His career spanned a single game on September 10, 1941, during which he showcased his skills as a position player. Despite the challenges of breaking into the major leagues during this era, characterized by intense competition and the looming impact of World War II on American sports, Miller seized the opportunity to play at the highest level.
In his one game, Miller recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions may appear minimal, his participation in a major league game places him among the ranks of players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Miller's brief stint is a reminder of the many athletes who pursued their dreams during a tumultuous time in American history, leaving an indelible mark, however small, on the fabric of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette | IA | 1939, 1940, 1941 |