Elmer Miller

Born: 7/28/1890 in Sandusky, OH, USA

Died: 11/28/1944 in Beloit, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-26 | Final Game: 1922-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Elmer Miller, born in 1890, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1912 until his retirement in 1922. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 413 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield and at first base. Miller recorded a total of 343 hits, culminating in a career batting average of .243. He contributed to his teams with 16 home runs and 151 RBIs, while also displaying speed on the base paths with 29 stolen bases. Miller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the waning days of the deadball era and the early emergence of the live-ball era. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he balanced power and speed, making him a versatile asset to his teams. While not a superstar, Miller's contributions were significant in an era that demanded adaptability and resourcefulness from players, and he played a role in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball during the 1910s and early 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
413	1414	170	343	43	20	16	151	29	113	140	0.243	0.307	0.335	0.642	-1114.5

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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	STL	NL	12	37	5	7	1	0	0	3	1	4	9	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	NYY	AL	26	83	4	12	1	0	0	3	0	4	14	0.145	.250 (-42%)	.318 (-39%)	.332 (-53%)	.651 (-46%)	-588.0
1916	NYY	AL	43	152	12	34	3	2	1	18	8	11	18	0.224	.248 (-10%)	.314 (-11%)	.326 (-11%)	.640 (-11%)	-272.1
1917	NYY	AL	114	379	43	95	11	3	3	35	11	40	44	0.251	.248 (+1%)	.312 (+8%)	.323 (-1%)	.635 (+3%)	367.8
1918	NYY	AL	67	202	18	49	9	2	1	22	2	19	17	0.243	.255 (-5%)	.318 (-1%)	.326 (-1%)	.645 (-1%)	-16.9
1921	NYY	AL	56	242	41	72	9	8	4	36	2	19	16	0.298	.286 (+4%)	.344 (+3%)	.395 (+14%)	.739 (+9%)	358.0
1922	NYY	AL	51	172	31	46	7	2	3	18	2	11	12	0.267	.285 (-6%)	.345 (-10%)	.397 (-3%)	.743 (-6%)	-228.1
1922	BOS	AL	44	147	16	28	2	3	4	16	3	5	10	0.190	.285 (-33%)	.345 (-36%)	.397 (-18%)	.743 (-26%)	-228.1