Ed Miller, baseball player, 1912-1918

Ed Miller

Born: 11/24/1888 in Annville, PA, USA

Died: 4/17/1980 in Lebanon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-18 | Final Game: 1918-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edwin Collins Miller

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Biography

Ed Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career spanned from 1912 until his final game on July 3, 1918, during which he appeared in 86 games as a position player. While Miller's offensive contributions were modest, he recorded 39 hits over his career, finishing with a batting average of .195. He drove in 12 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, reflecting the style of play that was beginning to evolve during his era. Miller's time in the league coincided with significant changes in baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and a more aggressive base-running approach. Although he did not hit any home runs, his role as a utility player contributed to his teams in ways that went beyond mere statistics. As a player during this transformative time in baseball history, Ed Miller's career, while not prolific in terms of individual accolades, nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 200 21 39 5 4 0 12 4 18 29 0.195 0.275 0.260 0.535 -351.7

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1912 SLA AL 13 46 4 9 1 0 0 5 1 2 6 0.196 — — — — 0.0
1914 SLA AL 41 58 8 8 0 1 0 4 1 4 13 0.138 .255 (-46%) .322 (-32%) .339 (-49%) .661 (-41%) -376.3
1918 CLE AL 32 96 9 22 4 3 0 3 2 12 10 0.229 .255 (-10%) .318 (+1%) .326 (+2%) .645 (+1%) 24.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 38 0 358 23 11 23
2B 5 0 4 9 2 0
3B 2 0 0 3 1 0
OF 9 0 10 1 2 0
SS 5 0 14 9 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 SLA 1B 8 0 76 2 4 3
1912 SLA SS 5 0 14 9 4 0
1914 SLA 1B 8 0 50 2 1 4
1914 SLA 2B 5 0 4 9 2 0
1914 SLA 3B 2 0 0 3 1 0
1914 SLA OF 5 0 6 0 2 0
1918 CLE 1B 22 0 232 19 6 16
1918 CLE OF 4 0 4 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 39
Second Base 5
Third Base 2
Shortstop 5
Left Field 1
Right Field 8