Rudy Miller, baseball player, 1929-1929

Rudy Miller

Born: 7/12/1900 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Died: 1/22/1994 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-19 | Final Game: 1929-09-20

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

Full name: Rudel Charles Miller

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Biography

Rudy Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned two games in September 1929. Despite his limited time on the field, Miller made his mark as a position player, finishing his career with a batting average of .25. He recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, which included 1 run batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively during his short stint in the league. Playing in the late 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, Miller's career was overshadowed by the rise of more prominent players and the increasing popularity of the sport. While he did not achieve the statistical milestones that would define a long-term major leaguer, his participation in the game during this era reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by many players of his time. Miller's legacy, though modest, is a reminder of the countless athletes who shaped the game in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.250 0.571 0.250 0.821 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .571 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +61.6% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — +6.8% above 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
1929 PHA AL 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 3 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PHA 3B 2 0 3 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924