Rupert Mills, baseball player, 1915-1915

Rupert Mills

Born: 10/12/1892 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 7/20/1929 in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-06-23 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Rupert Frank Mills

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Biography

Rupert Mills was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from June 23, 1915, to October 3, 1915, a brief tenure that saw him participate in 41 games as a position player. Mills recorded a total of 27 hits throughout his career, contributing 16 runs batted in and showcasing his ability to get on base despite a batting average of .201. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, accumulating 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. Mills played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when players began to focus more on power and efficiency at the plate. Though he did not hit any home runs, his contributions to the teams he played for were valuable in terms of small ball tactics and base running. His career, though short-lived, was part of a significant period in baseball history as the sport was evolving and gaining popularity in America. After his retirement, Mills left behind a legacy that reflected the spirit of the game in a transformative time for Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 134 12 27 5 1 0 16 6 6 21 0.201 0.241 0.254 0.495 -534.1

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1915 NEW FL 41 134 12 27 5 1 0 16 6 6 21 0.201 .250 (-20%) .318 (-24%) .332 (-24%) .651 (-24%) -534.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 37 0 385 23 10 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 NEW 1B 37 0 385 23 10 23

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 37

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1913, 1914, 1915