Norm Miller

Born: 2/5/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-11 | Final Game: 1974-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Norman Calvin Miller

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Biography

Norm Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1946, whose career spanned from 1965 to 1974. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 540 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Miller was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to his teams with solid offensive skills, finishing his career with 325 hits and 24 home runs. His ability to drive in runs was evident, as he recorded 159 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 16 stolen bases. Miller's career took place during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game and changing playing styles. While his batting average stood at .238, his overall contributions to the teams he played for reflected his commitment to the sport. Despite the challenges and competition of the era, he carved out a respectable niche as a reliable player, leaving his mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
540	1364	166	325	68	10	24	159	16	160	265	0.238	0.323	0.356	0.678	518.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — near 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
1965	HOU	NL	11	15	2	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	HOU	NL	11	34	1	5	0	0	1	3	0	2	8	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	HOU	NL	64	190	15	39	9	3	1	14	2	19	42	0.205	.242 (-15%)	.306 (-9%)	.357 (-16%)	.663 (-13%)	-409.7
1968	HOU	NL	79	257	35	61	18	2	6	28	6	22	48	0.237	.236 (avg)	.298 (+2%)	.340 (+16%)	.638 (+9%)	327.6
1969	HOU	NL	119	409	58	108	21	4	4	50	4	47	77	0.264	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (-1%)	.689 (+3%)	343.1
1970	HOU	NL	90	226	29	54	9	0	4	29	3	41	33	0.239	.253 (-6%)	.325 (+10%)	.385 (-14%)	.711 (-3%)	21.8
1971	HOU	NL	45	74	5	19	5	0	2	10	0	5	13	0.257	.249 (+3%)	.316 (-1%)	.365 (+11%)	.682 (+5%)	53.8
1972	HOU	NL	67	107	18	26	4	0	4	13	1	13	23	0.243	.243 (avg)	.310 (+6%)	.353 (+11%)	.664 (+9%)	181.4
1973	HOU	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	ATL	NL	9	8	2	3	1	0	1	6	0	3	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	ATL	NL	42	41	1	7	1	0	1	5	0	7	9	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	2	3	4	1	2
C	2	0	2	0	0	0
OF	378	317	565	19	17	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	HOU	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1966	HOU	3B	2	2	3	4	1	2
1966	HOU	OF	8	7	12	0	0	0
1967	HOU	OF	53	49	84	3	3	1
1968	HOU	OF	74	65	131	1	4	1
1969	HOU	OF	114	105	172	7	3	3
1970	HOU	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
1970	HOU	OF	72	53	101	6	6	1
1971	HOU	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	HOU	OF	20	13	23	0	0	0
1972	HOU	OF	29	20	35	1	0	1
1973	HOU	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	ATL	OF	1	1	2	0	1	0
1974	ATL	OF	4	2	3	1	0	0