Dusty Miller

Born: 9/10/1868 in Oil City, PA, USA

Died: 9/3/1945 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-23 | Final Game: 1899-08-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Bradley Miller

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Biography

Dusty Miller was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, showcasing his talents from 1889 until his retirement in 1899. Born in 1868, Miller played the majority of his career in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would follow. Over the course of 656 games, he amassed 771 hits and boasted an impressive batting average of .301, highlighting his ability to consistently produce at the plate. Miller's prowess extended beyond just hitting; he also demonstrated significant power and speed, recording 22 home runs and stealing 206 bases throughout his career. His 421 RBIs underscored his role as a key run producer for his teams. Known for his aggressive playing style and versatility on the field, Miller made a lasting impact on the game, contributing to the evolution of offensive strategy during a pivotal time in baseball history. His achievements have secured him a respected place in the annals of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
656	2561	445	771	139	51	22	421	206	174	137	0.301	0.353	0.421	0.774	3577.2

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +8.7% 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
1889	BL2	AA	11	40	4	6	1	1	0	6	3	2	11	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	SL4	AA	26	96	17	21	5	3	1	10	4	8	0	0.219	.260 (-16%)	.336 (-17%)	.351 (+4%)	.687 (-6%)	-149.7
1895	CIN	NL	132	529	103	177	31	16	10	112	43	33	34	0.335	.296 (+13%)	.361 (+5%)	.399 (+28%)	.761 (+17%)	1662.6
1896	CIN	NL	125	504	91	162	38	12	4	93	76	33	30	0.321	.290 (+11%)	.354 (+4%)	.387 (+21%)	.741 (+13%)	1142.5
1897	CIN	NL	119	440	83	139	27	1	4	70	29	48	17	0.316	.291 (+8%)	.354 (+11%)	.387 (+6%)	.741 (+8%)	900.4
1898	CIN	NL	152	586	99	175	24	12	3	90	32	38	28	0.299	.270 (+10%)	.333 (+5%)	.347 (+14%)	.680 (+10%)	1003.2
1899	CIN	NL	81	327	45	83	12	6	0	37	18	9	13	0.254	.282 (-10%)	.343 (-18%)	.366 (-11%)	.710 (-14%)	-981.8
1899	STL	NL	10	39	3	8	1	0	0	3	1	3	4	0.205	—	—	—	—	-981.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	646	0	1142	114	105	29
SS	11	0	9	29	17	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1889	BL2	OF	3	4	0	0	0
1889	BL2	SS	8	7	21	16	0
1890	SL4	OF	24	33	8	6	3
1890	SL4	SS	3	2	8	1	0
1895	CIN	OF	132	243	25	18	8
1896	CIN	OF	125	199	21	24	7
1897	CIN	OF	119	203	18	17	2
1898	CIN	OF	152	292	23	24	4
1899	CIN	OF	81	148	18	13	4
1899	SLN	OF	10	20	1	3	1