John Miller, baseball player, 1962-1967

John Miller

Born: 5/30/1941 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 6/5/2020 in Westminster, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-22 | Final Game: 1967-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: John Ernest Miller

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Biography

John Miller, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1962 until his retirement on May 1, 1967. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 12 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89. Miller was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 178 strikeouts throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Despite not recording any saves, he was regarded as a reliable presence on the mound during his tenure. Miller's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a period that saw an increase in offensive production and a focus on pitching strategies. His contributions to the game, although not highlighted by overwhelming statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and skill that characterized pitchers of his time. As a member of the pitching staff, Miller played a role in shaping the dynamics of his teams, making him a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 14 46 35 1 0 0 227.0 188 98 20 138 178 3.89 0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 9.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1962 BAL AL 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 10.0 2 1 5 4 0.90 3.96 (+77%) 159.8
1963 BAL AL 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 17.0 12 6 14 16 3.18 3.46 (+8%) 167.1
1965 BAL AL 6 4 16 16 1 0 0 93.3 75 33 58 71 3.18 3.50 (+9%) 117.7
1966 BAL AL 4 8 23 16 0 0 0 100.7 92 53 58 81 4.74 3.52 (-35%) -2800.8
1967 BAL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.0 7 5 3 6 7.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 73 3 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 27 0.096 0.143 0.096 0.239 0.0

Career AVG .096 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .096 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 74.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.239 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 65.2% 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
1962 BAL AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 BAL AL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 BAL AL 16 30 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1966 BAL AL 23 34 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1967 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 46 35 14 38 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 BAL P 2 1 0 3 0 0
1963 BAL P 3 2 2 1 0 0
1965 BAL P 16 16 4 17 2 1
1966 BAL P 23 16 8 16 0 2
1967 BAL P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46