Corky Miller, baseball player, 2001-2013

Corky Miller

Born: 3/18/1976 in Yucaipa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-04 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Corky Abraham Philip Miller

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Biography

Corky Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1976, whose career spanned from 2001 to 2013. Primarily a position player, Miller played in a total of 216 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his resilience and versatility on the field, contributing to teams during a time when the game was evolving with an increased focus on power and athleticism. Throughout his career, Miller recorded 104 hits, 11 home runs, and 67 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .193. While his offensive numbers may not reflect the dominant power often celebrated in the modern game, his grit and determination earned him a place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. Notably, he also showcased his speed with one stolen base during his career, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that extended beyond just hitting. Miller's time in the league exemplified the journey of many players who contributed to their teams in significant ways, even if not always in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 539 43 104 28 0 11 67 1 49 123 0.193 0.277 0.306 0.583 -1132.5

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
2001 CIN NL 17 49 5 9 2 0 3 7 1 4 16 0.184 — — — — -123.3
2002 CIN NL 39 114 9 29 10 0 3 15 0 9 20 0.254 .261 (-3%) .331 (-1%) .416 (+1%) .747 (avg) 1.6
2003 CIN NL 14 30 4 8 0 0 0 1 0 5 7 0.267 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 13 39 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 6 12 0.026 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIN AL 5 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 BOS AL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 12 27 3 7 2 0 1 4 0 1 5 0.259 — — — — 0.0
2008 ATL NL 31 60 4 5 0 0 1 5 0 5 15 0.083 .263 (-68%) .333 (-55%) .416 (-68%) .749 (-62%) -663.0
2009 CHW AL 14 39 5 8 3 0 0 5 0 3 9 0.205 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 21 56 4 10 1 0 1 10 0 9 14 0.179 .262 (-32%) .332 (-10%) .417 (-40%) .750 (-27%) 0.0
2010 CIN NL 32 74 5 18 5 0 2 9 0 2 16 0.243 .257 (-5%) .325 (-13%) .402 (-3%) .728 (-7%) -105.7
2013 CIN NL 17 35 2 9 5 0 0 8 0 5 6 0.257 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 203 158 1098 99 8 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 CIN C 17 16 104 12 1 2
2002 CIN C 38 35 220 23 2 4
2003 CIN C 11 9 60 5 0 0
2004 CIN C 12 12 84 5 1 1
2005 MIN C 4 3 24 2 0 0
2006 BOS C 1 1 6 0 0 0
2007 ATL C 11 6 49 3 0 1
2008 ATL C 29 17 129 18 3 0
2009 CHA C 11 10 68 3 0 1
2009 CIN C 21 18 125 12 0 3
2010 CIN C 32 19 126 10 0 1
2013 CIN C 16 12 103 6 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 203
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 CHA AL $450,000
2008 ATL NL $400,000
2005 MIN AL $321,000
2004 CIN NL $317,000
Total Career Earnings $1,488,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino CA 1995, 1996
University of Nevada-Reno Reno NV 1997, 1998