Hack Miller

Born: 1/1/1894 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/16/1971 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-22 | Final Game: 1925-05-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Laurence H. Miller

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Biography

Hack Miller, born in 1894, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1916 until 1925. He played primarily during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, Miller participated in 349 games, amassing a total of 387 hits, which contributed to an impressive batting average of .323. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his 38 home runs and 205 RBIs, marking him as a significant contributor to his teams' efforts during his playing years. Miller's playing style was defined by his solid hitting ability and a keen eye for the strike zone, which allowed him to maintain a high batting average throughout his career. He also showcased speed on the bases, evidenced by his 10 stolen bases. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Miller's contributions to the game during the 1910s and early 1920s solidified his legacy as a reliable and skilled player in a rapidly changing baseball landscape. His career ended in 1925, but he left behind a record that reflects his talents and the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
349	1200	164	387	65	11	38	205	10	64	103	0.323	0.361	0.490	0.851	3341.2

Career AVG .323 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .490 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.851 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +18.8% above 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
1916	BRO	NL	3	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BOS	AL	12	29	2	8	2	0	0	4	0	0	4	0.276	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CHC	NL	122	466	61	164	28	5	12	78	3	26	39	0.352	.285 (+23%)	.345 (+12%)	.397 (+29%)	.743 (+21%)	1882.7
1923	CHC	NL	135	485	74	146	24	2	20	88	6	27	39	0.301	.282 (+6%)	.344 (avg)	.390 (+24%)	.734 (+12%)	1089.5
1924	CHC	NL	53	131	17	44	8	1	4	25	1	8	11	0.336	.283 (+18%)	.345 (+10%)	.389 (+29%)	.734 (+20%)	445.0
1925	CHC	NL	24	86	10	24	3	2	2	9	0	2	9	0.279	.288 (-3%)	.349 (-13%)	.407 (+6%)	.756 (-3%)	-75.9