George Miller

Born: 2/19/1853 in Newport, KY, USA

Died: 7/24/1929 in Norwood, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1877-09-06 | Final Game: 1884-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George C. Miller

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Biography

George Miller, born in 1853, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1877 to 1884. Primarily known as a position player, Miller's time in Major League Baseball was marked by his participation in 17 games, where he recorded 11 hits and drove in 6 runs. His batting average of .193 reflects the challenging conditions of the era, which was characterized by a transition in the game’s offensive strategies and player training methods. Although Miller did not hit any home runs during his career and did not record any stolen bases, his contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the late 19th century, a period that laid the groundwork for modern baseball. While his career statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Miller's role as a player during this formative era contributed to the development of the sport and shaped the experience of early baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	57	10	11	2	1	0	6	0	6	2	0.193	0.281	0.263	0.544	0.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.608 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1877	CN1	NL	11	37	4	6	1	0	0	3	0	5	2	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	CN2	AA	6	20	6	5	1	1	0	3	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	17	0	86	20	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1877	CN1	C	11	0	56	11	6	0
1884	CN2	C	6	0	30	9	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	17