Bob Miller, baseball player, 1949-1958

Bob Miller

Born: 6/16/1926 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 11/27/2020 in Waterford, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1958-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert John Miller

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Biography

Bob Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1958. Born in 1926, he made his Major League Baseball debut and established himself as a reliable arm on the mound during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a more dynamic style of play. Miller's career record stood at 42 wins and 42 losses, showcasing his durability and consistency throughout his time in the league. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96, he demonstrated the ability to keep opponents at bay, while accumulating 263 strikeouts and 15 saves over the course of his career. Miller's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a pitcher, allowing him to adapt to various roles within the bullpen and rotation. He contributed significantly during an era marked by a growing emphasis on pitching depth and strategy. While his statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, his contributions to his teams were vital during a competitive period in Major League Baseball history. Bob Miller remains a respected figure among baseball enthusiasts, representing the dedication and skill of pitchers from his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
42 42 261 69 23 6 15 822.0 889 362 72 247 263 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — near 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
1949 PHI NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 0 2 0 0.00 — 0.0
1950 PHI NL 11 6 35 22 7 2 1 174.0 190 69 57 44 3.57 4.36 (+18%) 2433.3
1951 PHI NL 2 1 17 3 0 0 0 34.3 47 26 18 10 6.82 4.04 (-69%) -237.2
1952 PHI NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 9.0 13 6 1 2 6.00 3.70 (-62%) 0.0
1953 PHI NL 8 9 35 20 8 3 2 157.3 169 70 42 63 4.00 4.14 (+3%) 1428.6
1954 PHI NL 7 9 30 16 5 0 0 150.0 176 76 39 42 4.56 3.90 (-17%) 22.8
1955 PHI NL 8 4 40 0 0 0 1 89.7 80 24 28 28 2.41 4.00 (+40%) 947.9
1956 PHI NL 3 6 49 6 3 1 5 122.3 115 44 34 53 3.24 3.96 (+18%) 208.9
1957 PHI NL 2 5 32 1 0 0 6 60.3 61 18 17 12 2.69 3.83 (+30%) 26.5
1958 PHI NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 0 22.3 36 29 9 9 11.69 3.86 (-203%) -1735.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
261 223 21 41 4 0 2 15 0 7 64 0.184 0.208 0.229 0.436 -1304.5

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 39.7% 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
1949 PHI NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1950 PHI NL 35 61 4 11 1 0 0 6 0 1 11 0.180 .265 (-32%) .346 (-44%) .401 (-51%) .747 (-48%) -518.9
1951 PHI NL 17 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHI NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHI NL 35 55 5 10 1 0 0 3 0 0 17 0.182 .264 (-31%) .335 (-46%) .397 (-50%) .733 (-48%) -459.0
1954 PHI NL 30 50 5 8 1 0 1 1 0 3 16 0.160 .261 (-39%) .333 (-38%) .390 (-38%) .723 (-38%) -326.6
1955 PHI NL 40 18 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1956 PHI NL 49 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1957 PHI NL 32 8 4 2 0 0 1 4 0 2 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1958 PHI NL 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 0.3 2 1 0 0 27.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1950 WS PHI 0 1 1 1 0 0.3 2 1 0 0 27.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 261 23 55 148 2 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 PHI P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1950 PHI P 35 0 15 40 0 2
1951 PHI P 17 0 1 3 0 0
1952 PHI P 3 0 1 3 0 0
1953 PHI P 35 0 8 24 0 3
1954 PHI P 30 16 13 31 2 4
1955 PHI P 40 0 3 17 0 0
1956 PHI P 49 6 9 19 0 1
1957 PHI P 32 1 4 7 0 2
1958 PHI P 17 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 261

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit MI 1947, 1948

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 5.0 24 5