Ralph Miller, baseball player, 1920-1924

Ralph Miller

Born: 2/29/1896 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Died: 3/18/1939 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-14 | Final Game: 1924-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ralph Joseph Miller

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Biography

Ralph Miller, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball period. His career spanned from 1920 to 1924, during which he played a total of 163 games as a position player. Miller recorded 138 hits, achieving a batting average of .248, and contributed to his teams with 54 RBIs and 3 home runs. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases. Miller's playing style was reflective of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and situational awareness over power, which was a hallmark of many players in the 1920s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for during this pivotal era in baseball history remain a testament to the evolving nature of the game. After retiring from professional play on September 30, 1924, Ralph Miller left behind a legacy that highlighted the competitive spirit and athleticism of early baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
163 557 48 138 24 1 3 54 6 18 43 0.248 0.274 0.311 0.584 -1782.7

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1920 PHI NL 97 338 28 74 14 1 0 28 3 11 32 0.219 .271 (-19%) .331 (-26%) .363 (-27%) .694 (-26%) -1680.5
1921 PHI NL 57 204 19 62 10 0 3 26 3 6 10 0.304 .286 (+6%) .344 (-5%) .395 (avg) .739 (-2%) -102.2
1924 WSN AL 9 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 11 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1924 WS WS1 4 11 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 13 0 1 0
2B 3 0 5 11 1 1
3B 101 0 105 211 25 19
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 48 0 94 136 22 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 PHI 1B 3 0 13 0 1 0
1920 PHI 3B 91 0 89 179 17 15
1920 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 PHI SS 2 0 3 4 0 1
1921 PHI 3B 10 0 16 32 8 4
1921 PHI SS 46 0 91 132 22 20
1924 WS1 2B 3 0 5 11 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 3
Third Base 101
Shortstop 48
Left Field 1