Bruce Miller

Born: 3/4/1947 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-08-04 | Final Game: 1976-08-28

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

Full name: Charles Bruce Miller

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Biography

Bruce Miller, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1976. Primarily serving as a position player, Miller played in a total of 196 games throughout his career. He finished with 136 hits, which included one home run, and he recorded 51 RBIs along with a batting average of .246. Known for his versatility on the field, Miller also showcased his speed with one stolen base. Miller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a shift towards greater athleticism and power among players. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his era, his contributions were significant in supporting his teams and navigating the competitive landscape of the mid-1970s. Miller's journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players who worked diligently to leave their imprint on the game, often serving as reliable role players in an era that celebrated both skill and tenacity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	553	43	136	14	4	1	51	1	30	49	0.246	0.285	0.291	0.576	-1441.2

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .291 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1973	SFG	NL	12	21	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	SFG	NL	73	198	19	55	7	1	0	16	1	11	15	0.278	.256 (+8%)	.324 (-3%)	.369 (-12%)	.693 (-8%)	-282.6
1975	SFG	NL	99	309	22	74	6	3	1	31	0	15	26	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.327 (-16%)	.374 (-23%)	.701 (-20%)	-1158.6
1976	SFG	NL	12	25	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	5	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	41	29	63	103	8	23
3B	115	91	94	225	19	14
SS	20	14	28	49	4	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	SFN	2B	3	1	4	6	1	0
1973	SFN	3B	4	3	1	8	1	0
1973	SFN	SS	1	0	2	0	0	0
1974	SFN	2B	9	5	7	23	1	3
1974	SFN	3B	41	31	26	96	8	3
1974	SFN	SS	13	12	22	42	3	5
1975	SFN	2B	21	18	44	59	4	17
1975	SFN	3B	68	56	66	120	10	11
1975	SFN	SS	6	2	4	7	1	3
1976	SFN	2B	8	5	8	15	2	3
1976	SFN	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0