Russ Miller

Born: 3/25/1900 in Etna, OH, USA

Died: 4/30/1962 in Bucyrus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-24 | Final Game: 1928-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Russell Lewis Miller

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Biography

Russ Miller, born in 1900, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1927 to 1928. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Miller's career was marked by a challenging record of 1-13 and an earned run average of 5.4. Throughout his brief tenure in the majors, he recorded 23 strikeouts and earned 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations, despite facing difficulties in securing victories. Miller's career unfolded during the late 1920s, a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning into an era of increased offense and emerging talent. The changing dynamics of pitching strategies posed challenges for many hurlers of his time, and while his overall statistics may not reflect a dominant presence, Miller's dedication to the game and the experience he gained during his short stint in the majors left an imprint on his journey as a player. After retiring, he remained a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance and passion that characterized the sport during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	13	35	14	2	0	1	123.3	158	74	16	37	23	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1927	PHI	NL	1	1	2	2	1	0	0	15.3	21	9	3	4	5.28	4.08 (-29%)	-370.8
1928	PHI	NL	0	12	33	12	1	0	1	108.0	137	65	34	19	5.42	4.13 (-31%)	-3420.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	30	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.167	0.194	0.167	0.360	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.360 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 51.1% 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
1927	PHI	NL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	PHI	NL	36	27	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	0	6	30	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	PHI	P	2	0	0	3	0	0
1928	PHI	P	33	0	6	27	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
The Ohio State University	Columbus	OH	1923, 1924, 1925