Dee Miles

Born: 2/15/1909 in Kellerman, AL, USA

Died: 11/2/1976 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-07-07 | Final Game: 1943-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wilson Daniel Miles

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Biography

Dee Miles, born in 1909, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1935 until 1943. Over the course of 503 games, Miles established himself as a consistent performer at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .28. He accumulated 411 hits, including 2 home runs and 143 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts during an era characterized by both the Great Depression and the early years of World War II. Miles was known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 15 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. His career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, as players began to adopt more aggressive approaches to hitting and base running. While he may not have been a household name in the annals of baseball history, Dee Miles' contributions on the field exemplified the tenacity and skill of players of his generation, making him a respected figure among his peers and an integral part of the teams he represented. He retired on July 5, 1943, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player in the heart of a tumultuous time in American history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	1.000	1.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1939	4.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	1.000	1.250

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
503	1467	175	411	53	24	2	143	15	50	74	0.280	0.306	0.353	0.659	-2280.4

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1935	WSN	AL	60	215	28	57	5	2	0	29	6	7	13	0.265	.279 (-5%)	.342 (-15%)	.399 (-23%)	.742 (-19%)	-768.9
1936	WSN	AL	25	59	8	14	1	2	0	7	0	1	5	0.237	.283 (-16%)	.349 (-29%)	.404 (-20%)	.753 (-24%)	-269.0
1939	PHA	AL	106	320	49	96	17	6	1	37	3	15	17	0.300	.274 (+9%)	.342 (-3%)	.393 (+2%)	.735 (-1%)	-129.7
1940	PHA	AL	88	236	26	71	9	6	1	23	1	8	18	0.301	.267 (+13%)	.335 (-3%)	.387 (+4%)	.722 (+1%)	-44.2
1941	PHA	AL	80	170	14	53	7	1	0	15	0	4	8	0.312	.262 (+19%)	.332 (avg)	.373 (-2%)	.705 (-1%)	-73.9
1942	PHA	AL	99	346	41	94	12	5	0	22	5	12	10	0.272	.253 (+7%)	.323 (-7%)	.349 (-4%)	.672 (-6%)	-450.5
1943	BOS	AL	45	121	9	26	2	2	0	10	0	3	3	0.215	.255 (-16%)	.324 (-28%)	.346 (-24%)	.671 (-26%)	-544.3