Bill Miller, baseball player, 1902-1902

Bill Miller

Born: 5/23/1879 in Bad Schwalbach, Hesse, Germany

Died: 9/8/1957 in Ashtabula, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-23 | Final Game: 1902-08-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Alexander Miller

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Biography

Bill Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. His career was relatively brief, spanning from 1902 to 1902, during which he participated in a single Major League game. In that lone appearance, Miller recorded 1 hit, contributing 2 RBIs to his team's efforts. His batting average finished at .200, reflecting the challenges many players faced in the early days of baseball, where hitting prowess was often inconsistent. Although his major league career was short-lived, Miller's participation in the sport during its formative years adds a layer of historical significance to his story, highlighting the experiences of players in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1902 PIT NL 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1