Bob Milliken
Born: 8/25/1926 in Majorsville, WV, USA
Died: 1/3/2007 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-04-22 | Final Game: 1954-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Robert Fogle Milliken
Biography
Bob Milliken, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 22, 1953, to July 29, 1954, a brief yet impactful period in the game. Milliken compiled a career record of 13 wins and 6 losses, showcasing his ability to secure victories for his teams. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, he demonstrated effectiveness on the mound, allowing him to contribute significantly to his teamโs pitching staff.
Throughout his career, Milliken struck out 90 batters and recorded 4 saves, indicating his versatility as a pitcher who could both start games and come in for crucial late-inning situations. His playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he navigated the challenges of the game during a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to dominate batting lineups. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Milliken left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, embodying the spirit of dedication and skill that characterized the era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 6 | 61 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 180.3 | 152 | 72 | 25 | 60 | 90 | 3.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BRO | NL | 8 | 4 | 37 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 117.7 | 94 | 44 | 42 | 65 | 3.37 | 434.1 |
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 5 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62.7 | 58 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 4.02 | -1825.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 51 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.137 | 0.154 | 0.176 | 0.330 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BRO | NL | 37 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 24 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS | BRO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS | BRO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BRO | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | BRO | P | 24 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |