Ox Miller, baseball player, 1943-1947

Ox Miller

Born: 5/4/1915 in Gause, TX, USA

Died: 8/13/2007 in Beeville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-07 | Final Game: 1947-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Miller

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Biography

Ox Miller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1943 to 1947. Born in 1915, Miller made his mark in the league during a time when the game was heavily influenced by the constraints of World War II, which saw many players serving in the military and a number of minor league talents making their way to the majors. Over the course of his career, Miller compiled a record of 4 wins and 6 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 6.38. He recorded a total of 27 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, showcasing his capabilities on the mound despite the challenges of the era. Miller's playing style reflected the transitional nature of the game during the mid-1940s, as baseball was beginning to evolve with the integration of new strategies and talents. Although his career statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for during a tumultuous period in baseball history remain noteworthy. After retiring from professional play, Miller's legacy continued to be appreciated by those who remember the unique challenges and developments that shaped the sport during his active years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 6 24 10 4 0 1 91.7 123 65 12 33 27 6.38 0

Career ERA 6.38 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 73.3% 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
1943 WSN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 7 5 1 10.50 — -
1943 SLA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.0 7 8 3 3 12.00 — 0.0
1945 SLA AL 2 1 4 3 3 0 0 28.3 23 5 5 4 1.59 3.67 (+57%) -153.2
1946 SLA AL 1 3 11 3 0 0 1 35.3 52 27 15 12 6.88 3.59 (-92%) -1272.3
1947 CHC NL 1 2 4 4 1 0 0 16.0 31 18 5 7 10.12 3.97 (-155%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 27 5 7 1 0 1 4 0 1 8 0.259 0.286 0.407 0.693 0.0

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

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.689 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
1943 WSN AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 SLA AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 SLA AL 6 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1946 SLA AL 11 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1947 CHC NL 4 7 3 3 1 0 1 4 0 0 2 0.429 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 24 0 10 17 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 WS1 P 3 0 2 3 0 0
1943 SLA P 2 0 0 4 0 0
1945 SLA P 4 0 0 2 1 0
1946 SLA P 11 0 7 7 0 1
1947 CHN P 4 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 24

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville TX 1937