Bob Miller

Born: 7/15/1935 in Berwyn, IL, USA

Died: 5/24/2022 in St. Charles, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-06-25 | Final Game: 1962-09-18

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

Full name: Robert Gerald Miller

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Biography

Bob Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1962. Born in 1935, he made his Major League debut during an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball strategies and the evolving dynamics of the post-war period. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 6-8 with a 4.72 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation. Miller's tenure in the league was marked by his ability to strike out batters, totaling 75 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams with 2 saves. While he may not have been a standout star, his presence on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as players navigated the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. His contributions to baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	8	86	8	1	0	2	188.7	206	99	15	92	75	4.72	0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 18.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1953	DET	AL	1	2	13	1	0	0	36.3	43	24	21	9	5.94	4.14 (-44%)	-449.1
1954	DET	AL	1	1	32	1	0	1	69.7	62	19	26	27	2.45	3.90 (+37%)	1711.6
1955	DET	AL	2	1	7	3	1	0	25.3	26	7	12	11	2.49	4.00 (+38%)	-620.8
1956	DET	AL	0	2	11	3	0	0	31.7	37	20	22	16	5.68	3.96 (-43%)	-1220.5
1962	CIN	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	5.3	14	13	3	4	21.94	—	0.0
1962	NYN	NL	2	2	17	0	0	1	20.3	24	16	8	8	7.08	3.96 (-79%)	-245.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	41	3	6	2	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.146	0.167	0.195	0.362	0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career SLG .195 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.362 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1953	DET	AL	13	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—
1954	DET	AL	34	15	2	2	1	0	0	4	0.133	—	—	—	—
1955	DET	AL	9	9	1	2	0	2	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—
1956	DET	AL	11	7	0	1	1	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—
1962	CIN	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1962	NYN	NL	17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—