Howard Mills
Born: 5/12/1910 in Dedham, MA, USA
Died: 9/23/1982 in Riverside, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-06-10 | Final Game: 1940-08-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Howard Robinson Mills
Biography
Howard Mills, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1940. He played during a transitional era in Major League Baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace the offensive explosion that would characterize the years leading up to World War II. Mills was known for his durability on the mound, contributing significantly to his teams despite facing challenges in terms of overall win-loss record.
Throughout his career, Mills compiled a record of 15-30, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during his tenure. He struck out a total of 267 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Mills' contributions to the game as a pitcher during this era remain a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 30 | 96 | 48 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 435.0 | 453 | 293 | 40 | 302 | 267 | 6.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 4.15 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6.39 | -187.5 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 10 | 12 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 210.3 | 216 | 124 | 116 | 134 | 5.31 | -686.7 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 4 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 144.3 | 147 | 105 | 113 | 103 | 6.55 | -4599.8 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 0 | 6 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 64 | 51 | 52 | 18 | 7.78 | -3662.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 134 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 51 | 0.149 | 0.230 | 0.187 | 0.416 | -625.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 30 | 66 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 0.091 | -625.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 34 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.234 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 26 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 96 | 0 | 9 | 65 | 10 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLA | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 1939 | SLA | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1940 | SLA | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |