Travis Miller
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2002)
Travis Miller was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 7 seasons. Across 203 career appearances, he went 7-18 with a 5.05 ERA and 199 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2134.4.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-08-25
- Last Game
- 2002-06-25
Full name: Travis Eugene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 9.23 | 4.61 (-100%) | -1252.4 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 64 | 41 | 23 | 26 | 7.63 | 4.39 (-74%) | -1553.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 3.86 | 4.43 (+13%) | 1084.1 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 2 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 55 | 15 | 16 | 40 | 2.72 | 4.71 (+42%) | 1798.2 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 2 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.0 | 83 | 29 | 32 | 62 | 3.90 | 4.77 (+18%) | 2092.7 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 1 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 54 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 4.81 | 4.42 (-9%) | -35.1 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 7 | 18 | 203 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 267.1 | 331 | 150 | 113 | 199 | 5.05 | — | 2,134 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 203 | 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
View full game log (406 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 102 | 130.0 | 167 | 82 | 63 | 106 | 5.68 |
| Away | 101 | 137.1 | 164 | 68 | 50 | 93 | 4.46 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-25 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-06-23 | MIN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-06-21 | MIN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-19 | MIN | NYN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-18 | MIN | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-30 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-07 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-01 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-08-28 | MIN | TEX | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-23 | MIN | TOR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 203 |
Salary History
Travis Miller's recorded salaries total $944,000 over 5 seasons, 1996 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1996 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $255,000 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $225,000 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $150,000 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $944,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Travis Miller: the record in brief
Travis Miller's major league career runs from a debut on August 25, 1996 to a final game on June 25, 2002. Miller's only club in the season tables is the Minnesota Twins. Miller is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 3 inches and 205 pounds. Miller batted right-handed and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Miller was born on November 2, 1972, in Dayton, OH, USA. Travis Miller was the playing name; the full given name is Travis Eugene.
Across 203 games (14 starts), Miller recorded 7 wins against 18 losses with a 5.05 ERA. The same table counts 199 strikeouts. The league ERA over Miller's seasons was 4.52, so the 5.05 figure ran 11.8% worse than average. Miller struck out 62 batters in 2000, a career high. 1999 was Miller's sharpest full season, a 2.72 ERA against the league's 4.71. Miller's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 2,134.4.
Miller appears at one position only: pitcher, in 203 games. The fielding table credits Miller with 15 putouts, 26 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Travis Miller
- What years did Travis Miller play?
- Travis Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002.
- Was Travis Miller a pitcher?
- Yes. Travis Miller pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 199 strikeouts.
- What teams did Travis Miller play for?
- Travis Miller played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1996–2002).
- What were Travis Miller's career stats?
- In 203 games, Travis Miller went 7-18 with a 5.05 ERA, 199 strikeouts, 267.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Travis Miller earn in his career?
- Travis Miller's recorded salaries total $944,000 over 5 seasons, 1996 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1996 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 2002.
- What was Travis Miller's salary?
- Travis Miller's last recorded salary was $255,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $255,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 2001.
- What position did Travis Miller play?
- Travis Miller played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Travis Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Travis Miller was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Travis Miller's career ERA?
- Travis Miller finished with a 5.05 career ERA, going 7-18 with 199 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Travis Miller have?
- Travis Miller recorded 199 career strikeouts.
- Is Travis Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Travis Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.