Ward Miller
Born: 7/5/1884 in Mount Carroll, IL, USA
Died: 9/4/1958 in Dixon, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-14 | Final Game: 1917-07-15
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 177 lbs
Full name: Ward Taylor Miller
Biography
Ward Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1917. Playing primarily as a position player, Miller appeared in 769 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills on the diamond during the early years of the modern game. His offensive contributions included 623 hits and a batting average of .278, reflecting his capability as a consistent hitter. Miller added 8 home runs and drove in 221 runs, demonstrating a balanced approach at the plate, complemented by his speed on the bases, where he successfully stole 128 bases.
Miller played in an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a period that began to embrace more offensive production. His ability to combine hitting with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams during his tenure in the league. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Ward Miller's contributions to the game were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 769 | 2244 | 322 | 623 | 79 | 35 | 8 | 221 | 128 | 318 | 244 | 0.278 | 0.375 | 0.355 | 0.729 | 6245.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 43 | 113 | 17 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 0.310 | 208.2 |
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 15 | 56 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0.143 | 208.2 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 81 | 126 | 21 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 0.238 | 94.2 |
| 1912 | CHC | NL | 86 | 241 | 45 | 74 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 26 | 18 | 0.307 | 466.0 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 80 | 203 | 23 | 48 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 34 | 33 | 0.236 | 195.2 |
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 121 | 402 | 49 | 118 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 50 | 18 | 59 | 36 | 0.294 | 1848.0 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 154 | 536 | 80 | 164 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 63 | 33 | 79 | 39 | 0.306 | 2393.9 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 146 | 485 | 72 | 129 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 25 | 72 | 76 | 0.266 | 1257.0 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 43 | 82 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 0.207 | 74.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 619 | 58 | 1157 | 72 | 55 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | OF | 26 | 25 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909 | PIT | OF | 14 | 12 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | CIN | OF | 26 | 21 | 44 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1912 | CHN | OF | 64 | 0 | 109 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1913 | CHN | OF | 63 | 0 | 136 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| 1914 | SLF | OF | 111 | 0 | 248 | 15 | 13 | 3 |
| 1915 | SLF | OF | 154 | 0 | 299 | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| 1916 | SLA | OF | 136 | 0 | 218 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
| 1917 | SLA | OF | 25 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 311 |
| Center Field | 126 |
| Right Field | 187 |