Johnny Miljus

Born: 6/30/1895 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 2/11/1976 in Fort Harrison, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-10-02 | Final Game: 1929-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: John Kenneth Miljus

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Biography

Johnny Miljus was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1929. Born in 1895, Miljus played during a transformative period in the sport, navigating the transition from the deadball era into a time when offensive play began to flourish. Over the course of his career, he recorded a pitching record of 29 wins and 26 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92. Miljus struck out 166 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations on the mound. Miljus was known for his competitive spirit and his capacity to deliver crucial performances for his teams. He played for several franchises throughout his career, contributing to the development of pitching strategies that would be utilized by future generations. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, his role in the evolution of pitching during an era of change in baseball remains significant. After retiring in 1929, Miljus left behind a legacy as a determined pitcher who played through some of the pivotal moments in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	26	127	45	15	2	5	457.3	526	199	16	173	166	3.92	0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 5.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	PTF	FL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1917	BRO	NL	0	1	4	1	1	0	0	15.0	14	1	8	9	0.60	2.69 (+78%)	-222.5
1920	BRO	NL	1	0	9	0	0	0	0	23.3	24	8	4	9	3.09	3.45 (+10%)	-120.4
1921	BRO	NL	6	3	28	9	3	0	1	93.7	115	44	27	37	4.23	4.02 (-5%)	1378.0
1927	PIT	NL	8	3	19	6	3	2	0	75.7	62	16	17	24	1.90	4.08 (+53%)	1831.7
1928	PIT	NL	5	7	21	10	3	0	1	69.7	90	41	33	26	5.30	4.13 (-28%)	-242.7
1928	CLE	AL	1	4	11	4	1	0	1	50.7	46	15	20	19	2.66	4.13 (+36%)	446.9
1929	CLE	AL	8	8	34	15	4	0	2	128.3	174	74	64	42	5.19	4.60 (-13%)	-2204.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
128	153	14	34	6	2	0	12	0	2	35	0.222	0.232	0.288	0.520	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1915	PTF	FL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1917	BRO	NL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1920	BRO	NL	10	6	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—
1921	BRO	NL	28	30	1	5	0	0	2	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—
1927	PIT	NL	19	28	2	5	1	0	2	0	7	0.179	—	—	—	—
1928	PIT	NL	21	26	4	8	0	0	3	1	5	0.308	—	—	—	—
1928	CLE	AL	11	15	0	3	1	0	0	0	5	0.200	—	—	—	—
1929	CLE	AL	34	43	7	11	4	1	5	0	12	0.256	—	—	—	—