John Miller, baseball player, 1966-1969

John Miller

Born: 3/14/1944 in Alhambra, CA, USA

Died: 4/23/2023 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-11 | Final Game: 1969-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Allen Miller

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Biography

John Miller, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1969. Primarily a position player, Miller's career spanned parts of four seasons, during which he participated in 32 games. He recorded a total of 10 hits, including 2 home runs, and amassed 3 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .164. Despite his limited playing time and modest statistical output, Miller's tenure in the majors came during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power-hitting and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Throughout his career, Miller showcased the determination and grit characteristic of players of his era. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, the opportunity to compete at the highest level reflects his talent and commitment to the game. His experiences on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the late 1960s, a time when the sport was evolving both in terms of talent and the dynamics of play. After his retirement, Miller remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy as a player who pursued his dream in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 61 4 10 1 0 2 3 0 2 18 0.164 0.190 0.279 0.469 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 31.8% 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
1966 NYY AL 6 23 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 9 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1969 LAD NL 26 38 3 8 1 0 1 1 0 2 9 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 5 45 3 0 3
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
3B 2 1 0 0 0 0
OF 9 5 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 NYA 1B 3 3 16 0 0 1
1966 NYA OF 3 3 4 0 0 0
1969 LAN 1B 5 2 29 3 0 2
1969 LAN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1969 LAN 3B 2 1 0 0 0 0
1969 LAN OF 6 2 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8
Second Base 1
Third Base 2
Left Field 9