Orlando Miller

Born: 1/13/1969 in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama

MLB Debut: 1994-07-08 | Final Game: 1997-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Orlando Miller was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997. Born in 1969, Miller made his mark as a versatile position player during a period characterized by the increasing influence of power hitters and the evolution of offensive strategies in the game. Over his four-season career, he appeared in 297 games and demonstrated a solid offensive skill set, finishing with a batting average of .259. His contributions included 244 hits and 24 home runs, along with 113 runs batted in (RBIs) and 8 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both with his bat and speed on the bases. Miller's career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning towards a focus on power hitting, influenced by the rising home run totals of the late 1990s. While he may not have been among the league's most prolific sluggers, his consistent performance and adaptability on the field earned him respect among his peers. After his retirement on September 15, 1997, Miller left behind a legacy as a player who contributed to his teams with grit and determination 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
297	943	95	244	53	5	24	113	8	43	223	0.259	0.305	0.402	0.707	-1672.3

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1994	HOU	NL	16	40	3	13	0	1	2	9	1	2	12	0.325	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	HOU	NL	92	324	36	85	20	1	5	36	3	22	71	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.337 (-6%)	.417 (-10%)	.755 (-8%)	-488.0
1996	HOU	NL	139	468	43	120	26	2	15	58	3	14	116	0.256	.269 (-5%)	.340 (-15%)	.426 (-2%)	.767 (-8%)	-904.6
1997	DET	AL	50	111	13	26	7	1	2	10	1	5	24	0.234	.266 (-12%)	.336 (-14%)	.419 (-12%)	.756 (-13%)	-279.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	6	0	0	0
2B	3	0	0	2	0	0
3B	33	14	15	30	3	1
SS	248	227	306	659	36	133

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	HOU	2B	3	0	0	2	0	0
1994	HOU	SS	11	10	12	28	0	4
1995	HOU	SS	89	85	131	270	15	52
1996	HOU	3B	29	11	14	23	2	1
1996	HOU	SS	117	110	133	297	19	59
1997	DET	1B	3	0	6	0	0	0
1997	DET	3B	4	3	1	7	1	0
1997	DET	SS	31	22	30	64	2	18