Mike Miley, baseball player, 1975-1976

Mike Miley

Born: 3/30/1953 in Yazoo City, MS, USA

Died: 1/6/1977 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-07-06 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Wilfred Miley

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Biography

Mike Miley was a professional baseball player born in 1953, whose career spanned from 1975 to 1976. Primarily known as a position player, Miley appeared in 84 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 46 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 30 runs, while finishing with a batting average of .176. Despite facing challenges at the plate, Miley's contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in clutch situations where he managed to produce runs. Miley's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in playing styles and strategies. While his statistical achievements may not reflect the impact some players had during this era, his determination and commitment to the game were evident in every appearance. Miley's journey through the majors exemplifies the resilience often required of athletes in the competitive landscape of professional baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 262 21 46 5 2 4 30 1 20 62 0.176 0.234 0.256 0.490 -1234.8

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1975 LAA AL 70 224 17 39 3 2 4 26 0 16 54 0.174 .257 (-32%) .327 (-30%) .374 (-31%) .701 (-30%) -1234.8
1976 LAA AL 14 38 4 7 2 0 0 4 1 4 8 0.184 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 84 81 129 216 20 62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 CAL SS 70 70 107 186 19 53
1976 CAL SS 14 11 22 30 1 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 84

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1972, 1973, 1974