Wade Miller
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2007)
Wade Miller was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007 for the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 9 seasons. Across 151 career appearances, he went 62-46 with a 4.10 ERA and 749 strikeouts. He also batted .172 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3250.4.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-07-07
- Last Game
- 2007-04-22
Full name: Wade Thomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 9.58 | 4.71 (-103%) | -868.3 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 104 | 60 | 42 | 89 | 5.14 | 4.77 (-8%) | 835.5 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 16 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 212.0 | 183 | 80 | 76 | 183 | 3.40 | 4.42 (+23%) | 341.8 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 15 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 164.2 | 151 | 60 | 62 | 144 | 3.28 | 4.28 (+23%) | 3068.1 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 14 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 187.1 | 168 | 86 | 77 | 161 | 4.13 | 4.40 (+6%) | 2500.5 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.2 | 76 | 33 | 44 | 74 | 3.35 | 4.46 (+25%) | -37.5 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.0 | 96 | 50 | 47 | 64 | 4.95 | 4.29 (-15%) | -258.6 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 4.57 | 4.53 (-1%) | -977.5 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 10.54 | 4.47 (-136%) | -1353.6 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 62 | 46 | 151 | 147 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 894.1 | 838 | 407 | 377 | 749 | 4.10 | — | 3,250 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 273 | 20 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 86 | .172 | .183 | .205 | .389 | -1,531 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OBP .183 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.
Career SLG .205 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.
Career OPS .389 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 16 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 32 | 66 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .167 | .263 (-37%) | .332 (-42%) | .426 (-54%) | .758 (-49%) | -534.2 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 26 | 62 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | .177 | .261 (-32%) | .331 (-47%) | .416 (-46%) | .747 (-46%) | -490.2 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 36 | 63 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .159 | .264 (-40%) | .332 (-44%) | .422 (-51%) | .754 (-48%) | -506.1 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 16 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 155 | 273 | 20 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 86 | .172 | — | — | — | — | -1,531 | ||
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 (306 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 130 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 8 | .162 |
| Away | 81 | 143 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 9 | .182 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 72 | 434.1 | 412 | 204 | 157 | 372 | 4.23 |
| Away | 79 | 460.0 | 426 | 203 | 220 | 377 | 3.97 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-22 | CHC | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-17 | CHC | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-08 | CHC | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-10-01 | CHC | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-25 | CHC | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-19 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-14 | CHC | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-09 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-08-08 | BOS | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-03 | BOS | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-22 | CHC | STL | — | 4.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007-04-17 | CHC | SDP | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007-04-08 | CHC | MIL | L | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-10-01 | CHC | COL | — | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006-09-25 | CHC | CIN | — | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006-09-19 | CHC | PHI | L | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006-09-14 | CHC | LAD | — | 5.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006-09-09 | CHC | ATL | L | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005-08-08 | BOS | TEX | — | 4.1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005-08-03 | BOS | KCR | W | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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 | 151 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
Salary History
Wade Miller's recorded salaries total $8,516,000 over 7 seasons, 2001 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1999 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | $3,400,000 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | $525,000 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | $350,000 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | $241,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $8,516,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia College | Reading | PA | 1995 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Wade Miller (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Wade Miller: the record in brief
Wade Miller's major league career runs from a debut on July 7, 1999 to a final game on April 22, 2007. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1999 to 2004), the Boston Red Sox (2005), and the Chicago Cubs (2006 to 2007). Miller, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 185 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Miller was born on September 13, 1976, in Reading, PA, USA. The given name on file is Wade Thomas Miller.
Miller pitched in 151 games, starting 147, and finished with a 62-46 record and 4.10 ERA. Also on Miller's record: 749 strikeouts. Against a 4.48 league ERA for the same years, Miller was 8.6% better. Miller won 16 games in 2001, the most of any season listed. In 2002, one of the busiest seasons, Miller posted a 3.28 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.28.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wade Miller
- What years did Wade Miller play?
- Wade Miller played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007.
- Was Wade Miller a pitcher?
- Yes. Wade Miller pitched in the major leagues, recording 62 wins and 749 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Wade Miller hit?
- Wade Miller hit 0 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What teams did Wade Miller play for?
- Wade Miller played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (1999–2004), the Boston Red Sox (2005), and the Chicago Cubs (2006–2007).
- What were Wade Miller's career stats?
- In 151 games, Wade Miller went 62-46 with a 4.10 ERA, 749 strikeouts, and 894.1 innings pitched. At the plate he had 47 hits and 0 home runs.
- How much did Wade Miller earn in his career?
- Wade Miller's recorded salaries total $8,516,000 over 7 seasons, 2001 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Miller's career ran from 1999 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2000.
- What was Wade Miller's salary?
- Wade Miller's last recorded salary was $1,500,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $3,400,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $241,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2007.
- What position did Wade Miller play?
- Wade Miller played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wade Miller and how much did he weigh?
- Wade Miller was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Wade Miller's career ERA?
- Wade Miller finished with a 4.10 career ERA, going 62-46 with 749 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Wade Miller have?
- Wade Miller recorded 749 career strikeouts.
- Is Wade Miller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wade Miller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.