Miller Huggins

⭐ Hall of Fame 1964

Born: 3/27/1878 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 9/25/1929 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-15 | Final Game: 1916-09-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Miller James Huggins

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Biography

Miller Huggins was a prominent baseball player whose career spanned from 1904 to 1916, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1878, Huggins established himself primarily as a second baseman, participating in 1,586 games throughout his career. He accumulated 1,474 hits, boasting a batting average of .265, and contributed to his teams with 318 RBIs and 9 home runs. Renowned for his agility on the basepaths, Huggins also recorded 324 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and strategic baserunning. Huggins's impact extended beyond his playing statistics; he was known for his keen baseball intellect and leadership qualities, which later propelled him into a successful managerial career. His contributions to the game were recognized with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history. Huggins played a crucial role in the evolution of the game during a transformative era, influencing future generations of players and managers alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1586	5558	948	1474	146	50	9	318	324	1003	556	0.265	0.382	0.314	0.696	14381.7

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +21.0% above league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +7.9% above 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
1904	CIN	NL	140	491	96	129	12	7	2	30	13	88	43	0.263	.246 (+6%)	.300 (+25%)	.321 (+2%)	.622 (+13%)	1733.8
1905	CIN	NL	149	564	117	154	11	8	1	38	27	103	46	0.273	.248 (+10%)	.307 (+28%)	.322 (+1%)	.629 (+14%)	2161.8
1906	CIN	NL	146	545	81	159	11	7	0	26	41	71	40	0.292	.247 (+18%)	.307 (+22%)	.315 (+7%)	.622 (+15%)	1803.2
1907	CIN	NL	156	561	64	139	12	4	1	31	28	83	56	0.248	.245 (+1%)	.304 (+14%)	.308 (-7%)	.613 (+3%)	757.8
1908	CIN	NL	135	498	65	119	14	5	0	23	30	58	47	0.239	.240 (-1%)	.298 (+8%)	.306 (-6%)	.605 (avg)	246.6
1909	CIN	NL	57	159	18	34	3	1	0	6	11	28	12	0.214	.244 (-12%)	.306 (+9%)	.312 (-21%)	.618 (-6%)	-17.3
1910	STL	NL	151	547	101	145	15	6	1	36	34	116	46	0.265	.249 (+6%)	.317 (+26%)	.326 (-2%)	.644 (+12%)	1955.0
1911	STL	NL	138	509	106	133	19	2	1	24	37	96	52	0.261	.266 (-2%)	.336 (+14%)	.356 (-12%)	.693 (+1%)	586.6
1912	STL	NL	120	431	82	131	15	4	0	29	35	87	31	0.304	.268 (+13%)	.335 (+26%)	.358 (avg)	.694 (+12%)	1537.8
1913	STL	NL	121	382	74	109	12	0	0	27	23	92	49	0.285	.259 (+10%)	.325 (+33%)	.345 (-8%)	.670 (+12%)	1603.8
1914	STL	NL	148	509	85	134	17	4	1	24	32	105	63	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.322 (+23%)	.339 (-6%)	.661 (+8%)	1472.4
1915	STL	NL	107	353	57	85	5	2	2	24	13	74	68	0.241	.250 (-4%)	.318 (+18%)	.332 (-15%)	.651 (+1%)	540.3
1916	STL	NL	18	9	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1530	908	3425	4697	376	597
3B	15	14	25	28	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CIN	2B	140	140	337	448	46	32
1905	CIN	2B	149	149	346	525	51	55
1906	CIN	2B	146	146	341	458	44	62
1907	CIN	2B	156	156	353	443	32	73
1908	CIN	2B	135	135	302	406	30	45
1909	CIN	2B	31	31	70	97	12	14
1909	CIN	3B	15	14	25	28	4	0
1910	SLN	2B	151	151	325	452	30	58
1911	SLN	2B	136	0	281	439	29	62
1912	SLN	2B	114	0	272	337	37	50
1913	SLN	2B	113	0	266	339	14	44
1914	SLN	2B	147	0	328	428	28	58
1915	SLN	2B	105	0	194	315	23	44
1916	SLN	2B	7	0	10	10	0	0