Joe Millette
Born: 8/12/1965 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-07-16 | Final Game: 1993-06-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Joseph Anthony Millette
Biography
Joe Millette was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from July 16, 1992, to June 27, 1993. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 43 games, where he recorded 18 hits and finished with a batting average of .205. Millette's contributions included four runs batted in and one stolen base, showcasing his ability to be a versatile presence on the field despite limited offensive output.
Millette's time in the major leagues came during a transitional period for baseball, as the game was evolving with the rise of more power-hitting players and the strategic use of speed on the bases. While he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors, his role as a position player reflected the changing dynamics of the game, where speed and contact hitting were increasingly valued. Though his career was short, Millette's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 88 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 0.205 | 0.271 | 0.205 | 0.475 | -381.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 33 | 78 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0.205 | -381.4 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 33 | 28 | 35 | 96 | 3 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | SS | 26 | 25 | 32 | 82 | 3 | 14 |
| 1993 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | SS | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 33 |