Cyclone Miller

Born: 9/24/1859 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 10/13/1916 in New London, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-11 | Final Game: 1886-10-14

Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joseph Miller

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Biography

Cyclone Miller, born in 1859, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the evolution of the game as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more modern style. His career spanned from July 11, 1884, to October 14, 1886, during which he made a notable impact on the mound. Miller finished his career with a record of 13-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.04, showcasing his ability to effectively control the game and limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Miller recorded 125 strikeouts throughout his career, underscoring his proficiency in overpowering hitters, a skill that was critical in an era when pitching styles were beginning to diversify. Although he did not earn any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant at a time when baseball was still establishing its identity in American sports. Cyclone Miller's legacy lies in his role as a part of the foundational years of professional baseball, contributing to the sport's growth and popularity during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	11	27	26	23	1	0	222.3	215	75	11	76	125	3.04	0

Career ERA 3.04 vs. league average 3.21 across their career seasons — 5.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	CHU	UA	1	0	1	1	1	0	9.0	4	1	0	13	1.00	3.11 (+68%)	0.0
1884	PRO	NL	2	2	6	5	2	0	34.7	36	8	11	12	2.08	3.11 (+33%)	-371.5
1884	PHI	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	9.0	17	10	6	1	10.00	3.11 (-222%)	0.0
1886	PH4	AA	10	8	19	19	19	1	169.7	158	56	59	99	2.97	3.37 (+12%)	-608.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	97	12	11	2	0	0	1	3	15	13	0.113	0.239	0.134	0.373	-194.2

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .134 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	CHU	UA	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	PRO	NL	6	23	3	1	0	0	0	1	10	0.043	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	PHI	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1886	PH4	AA	21	66	8	9	2	1	3	14	0	0.136	.246 (-45%)	.302 (-2%)	.331 (-50%)	.634 (-27%)	-194.2