Joe Miller

Born: 2/17/1861 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/23/1928 in Wheeling, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1885-09-15

Bats: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joseph A. Miller

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Biography

Joe Miller, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in the mid-1880s. He made his Major League debut on May 1, 1884, and concluded his time in the league on September 15, 1885. Over the course of 203 games, Miller recorded 163 hits, including one home run, and drove in 24 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.214. Notably, he did not steal any bases throughout his time in the league, reflecting the different strategic approaches to base running common in this era. Miller's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the move away from the game's early, more rudimentary styles toward a more organized and professional approach. His contributions came during the early years of professional baseball, a time when the game was still defining itself and establishing the rules and norms that would shape future generations. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Joe Miller's participation during this formative period underscores the rich tapestry of baseball history and the many players who contributed to its evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
203	762	90	163	21	13	1	24	0	54	0	0.214	0.269	0.280	0.548	-1130.9

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1884	TL1	AA	105	423	46	101	12	8	1	0	0	26	0	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.278 (+2%)	.327 (-5%)	.606 (-2%)	-62.5
1885	LS2	AA	98	339	44	62	9	5	0	24	0	28	0	0.183	.244 (-25%)	.287 (-13%)	.325 (-27%)	.613 (-20%)	-1068.5