Dyar Miller, baseball player, 1975-1981

Dyar Miller

Born: 5/29/1946 in Batesville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-06-09 | Final Game: 1981-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Dyar K. Miller

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Biography

Dyar Miller, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1981. He made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, showcasing a solid performance on the mound with a career record of 23-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.23. Known for his ability to strike out hitters, Miller tallied 235 strikeouts over the course of his career, complementing his skill with a total of 22 saves. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a reliable presence in the bullpen and a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Miller's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with a focus on power hitting and the emergence of new pitching strategies. Despite the changing landscape, he maintained a consistent and effective pitching style that allowed him to carve out a niche in the league. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for the competitive nature he brought to the game, making him a respected figure among his peers in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 17 251 1 0 0 22 465.3 459 167 35 177 235 3.23 0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 14.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1975 BAL AL 6 3 30 0 0 0 8 46.3 32 14 16 33 2.72 3.71 (+27%) 783.9
1976 BAL AL 2 4 49 0 0 0 7 88.7 79 29 36 37 2.94 3.51 (+16%) -606.7
1977 BAL AL 2 2 12 0 0 0 1 22.3 25 14 10 9 5.64 4.00 (-41%) -1553.3
1977 LAA AL 4 4 41 0 0 0 4 92.3 81 31 30 49 3.02 4.00 (+24%) -
1978 LAA AL 6 2 41 0 0 0 1 84.7 85 25 41 34 2.66 3.69 (+28%) -
1979 LAA AL 1 0 14 1 0 0 0 35.3 44 13 13 16 3.31 4.00 (+17%) -
1979 TOR AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 15.3 27 18 5 7 10.57 4.00 (-164%) -514.8
1980 NYN NL 1 2 31 0 0 0 1 42.0 37 9 11 28 1.93 3.84 (+50%) 1406.0
1981 NYN NL 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 38.3 49 14 15 22 3.29 3.58 (+8%) 193.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
251 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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
1975 BAL AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 BAL AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 BAL AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 LAA AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 LAA AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 LAA AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 TOR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 NYN NL 23 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 251 1 23 42 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 BAL P 30 0 1 8 1 0
1976 BAL P 49 0 1 10 2 1
1977 BAL P 12 0 1 3 0 0
1977 CAL P 41 0 8 8 0 1
1978 CAL P 41 0 6 4 1 0
1979 CAL P 14 1 2 2 0 0
1979 TOR P 10 0 2 1 0 0
1980 NYN P 31 0 0 4 2 1
1981 NYN P 23 0 2 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 251

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Utah State University Logan UT 1966, 1967, 1968