Tom Miller, baseball player, 1918-1919

Tom Miller

Born: 7/5/1897 in Powhatan Court House, VA, USA

Died: 8/13/1980 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-29 | Final Game: 1919-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Royall Miller

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Biography

Tom Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose career spanned a brief period from 1918 to 1919. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 9 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Miller recorded 2 hits over the course of his career, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he did manage to steal 1 base, showcasing a glimpse of his speed on the base paths. Playing during the tail end of World War I and into the post-war era, Miller's career coincided with a transitional time in baseball history. While his playing time was limited, his involvement in the game during this period reflects the challenges and changes faced by players and teams in a world recovering from global conflict. Despite his brief tenure in the majors, Miller remains a part of the tapestry of baseball history, representing the many individuals who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1918 BSN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1919 BSN NL 7 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Richmond Richmond VA 1916, 1917, 1918