Roscoe Miller
Born: 12/2/1876 in Greenville, IN, USA
Died: 4/18/1913 in Croydon, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-25 | Final Game: 1904-08-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Roscoe Clyde Miller
Biography
Roscoe Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1901 to 1904. Born in 1876, Miller made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-oriented game. Over his four-year career, he recorded a win-loss record of 39-45 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.45, showcasing his capability as a formidable pitcher during a competitive period in baseball history.
Miller demonstrated a reliable presence on the mound, accumulating 198 strikeouts and five saves throughout his career. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a league that was still finding its footing in terms of player talent and strategy. Though his career was relatively brief, Miller’s performance reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 20th century, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 45 | 102 | 88 | 74 | 6 | 5 | 772.7 | 808 | 296 | 10 | 229 | 198 | 3.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | DET | AL | 23 | 13 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 332.0 | 339 | 109 | 98 | 79 | 2.95 | -46.1 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 6 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 148.7 | 158 | 61 | 57 | 39 | 3.69 | -2179.3 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 77 | 37 | 11 | 15 | 4.58 | 141.5 |
| 1903 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 85.0 | 101 | 39 | 24 | 30 | 4.13 | 63.9 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 7 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 134.3 | 133 | 50 | 39 | 35 | 3.35 | -2024.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 288 | 19 | 46 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 13 | 79 | 0.160 | 0.201 | 0.222 | 0.424 | -1234.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | DET | AL | 38 | 130 | 14 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 0.208 | -410.9 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 20 | 60 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.183 | -362.9 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.048 | -362.9 |
| 1903 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 19 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.043 | -460.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 102 | 17 | 50 | 216 | 13 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | DET | P | 38 | 0 | 19 | 112 | 5 | 4 |
| 1902 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 16 | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| 1902 | NY1 | P | 10 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903 | NY1 | P | 15 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1904 | PIT | P | 19 | 17 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 102 |