Doc Miller

Born: 2/4/1883 in Chatham, ON, CAN

Died: 7/31/1938 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-04 | Final Game: 1914-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Roy Oscar Miller

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Biography

Doc Miller was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, born in 1883 and playing from 1910 to 1914. Known for his impressive batting skills, Miller participated in 557 games throughout his career, where he recorded 507 hits and maintained a commendable batting average of .295. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 235 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team offensively. Additionally, Miller demonstrated speed on the basepaths, completing 64 stolen bases during his time in the league. Miller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a shift from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven game. His performance reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as teams began to recognize the value of speed and contact hitting. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Doc Miller carved out a significant niche in baseball history, leaving behind a legacy characterized by consistent hitting and solid defensive play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
557	1717	184	507	96	15	12	235	64	121	149	0.295	0.343	0.390	0.733	2579.9

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — +9.0% above 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
1910	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BSN	NL	130	482	48	138	27	4	3	55	17	33	52	0.286	.249 (+15%)	.317 (+5%)	.326 (+16%)	.644 (+10%)	0.0
1911	BSN	NL	146	577	69	192	36	3	7	91	32	43	43	0.333	.266 (+25%)	.336 (+13%)	.356 (+24%)	.693 (+18%)	2035.5
1912	BSN	NL	51	201	26	47	8	1	2	24	6	14	17	0.234	.268 (-13%)	.335 (-15%)	.358 (-13%)	.694 (-14%)	-485.8
1912	PHI	NL	67	177	24	51	12	5	0	21	3	9	13	0.288	.268 (+7%)	.335 (-4%)	.358 (+15%)	.694 (+6%)	-485.8
1913	PHI	NL	69	87	9	30	6	0	0	11	2	6	6	0.345	.259 (+33%)	.325 (+23%)	.345 (+20%)	.670 (+21%)	335.1
1914	CIN	NL	93	192	8	49	7	2	0	33	4	16	18	0.255	.255 (avg)	.322 (-3%)	.339 (-8%)	.661 (-6%)	-191.1