Eddie Miller

Born: 6/29/1957 in San Pablo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-05 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Lee Miller

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Biography

Eddie Miller was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984. Born in 1957, Miller played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 138 games throughout his career. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 49 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and contribute to his team's offensive strategy. Although he finished his playing days with a batting average of .238, he demonstrated his value in other facets of the game, accumulating 79 hits and driving in 17 runs, alongside tallying 1 home run. Miller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by changing player dynamics and an evolving approach to the game. As a player in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was part of a league that increasingly emphasized speed and agility, traits that he embodied on the field. Despite the challenges faced by many players of his era, Miller's contributions and tenacity as a base-stealer made him a notable figure in the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
138	332	63	79	5	2	1	17	49	19	71	0.238	0.297	0.274	0.571	-530.7

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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
1977	TEX	AL	17	6	7	2	0	0	0	1	3	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	ATL	NL	6	21	5	3	1	0	0	2	3	2	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	ATL	NL	27	113	12	35	1	0	0	5	15	5	24	0.310	.265 (+17%)	.329 (+6%)	.397 (-20%)	.727 (-8%)	-112.9
1980	ATL	NL	11	19	3	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	5	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	ATL	NL	50	134	29	31	3	1	0	7	23	7	29	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-11%)	.368 (-27%)	.688 (-20%)	-417.9
1982	DET	AL	14	25	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	4	0.040	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	SDP	NL	13	14	4	4	0	1	1	2	4	0	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0