Paul Miller, baseball player, 1991-1993

Paul Miller

Born: 4/27/1965 in Burlington, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-30 | Final Game: 1993-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Paul Robert Miller

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Biography

Paul Miller, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1993. Making his debut in a transitional era for Major League Baseball, Miller played during a time when the game was beginning to embrace more offensive strategies, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable pitcher. Over his brief career, he amassed a record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively in critical situations despite limited opportunities. Throughout his time in the league, Miller recorded a total of 9 strikeouts and did not secure any saves, suggesting he primarily served as a middle reliever or spot starter. His career, while not lengthy, highlighted the importance of depth in pitching staffs during the early 1990s, a period marked by the growing emphasis on specialized roles within bullpens. Miller's journey through the majors exemplified the challenges many pitchers faced in establishing themselves during an era of increasing competition and changing game dynamics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 10 3 0 0 0 26.3 30 12 2 6 9 4.10 0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — near 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
1991 PIT NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 4 3 3 2 5.40 — 0.0
1992 PIT NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 11.3 11 3 1 5 2.38 3.75 (+36%) 448.7
1993 PIT NL 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 10.0 15 6 2 2 5.40 4.19 (-29%) -400.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1991 PIT NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 PIT NL 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 3 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 10 3 0 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 PIT P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1992 PIT P 6 0 0 1 0 0
1993 PIT P 3 2 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 PIT NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Carthage College Kenosha WI 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987