Bob Milliken

Born: 8/25/1926 in Majorsville, WV, USA

Died: 1/3/2007 in Clearwater, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-22 | Final Game: 1954-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Fogle Milliken

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Biography

Bob Milliken, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 22, 1953, to July 29, 1954, a brief yet impactful period in the game. Milliken compiled a career record of 13 wins and 6 losses, showcasing his ability to secure victories for his teams. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, he demonstrated effectiveness on the mound, allowing him to contribute significantly to his team’s pitching staff. Throughout his career, Milliken struck out 90 batters and recorded 4 saves, indicating his versatility as a pitcher who could both start games and come in for crucial late-inning situations. His playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he navigated the challenges of the game during a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to dominate batting lineups. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Milliken left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, embodying the spirit of dedication and skill that characterized the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	6	61	13	3	0	4	180.3	152	72	25	60	90	3.59	0

Career ERA 3.59 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 10.5% better 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
1953	BRO	NL	8	4	37	10	3	0	2	117.7	94	44	42	65	3.37	4.14 (+19%)	434.1
1954	BRO	NL	5	2	24	3	0	0	2	62.7	58	28	18	25	4.02	3.90 (-3%)	-1825.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	51	2	7	2	0	0	3	0	1	12	0.137	0.154	0.176	0.330	0.0

Career AVG .137 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.330 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 54.6% 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
1953	BRO	NL	37	34	1	4	2	0	0	1	0	1	10	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	BRO	NL	24	17	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1953	WS	BRO	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	1	0	0	2.0	2	0	1	0	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1953	WS	BRO	0	0	1	0	0	2.0	2	0	1	0	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	61	3	6	16	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	BRO	P	37	0	3	11	0	1
1954	BRO	P	24	3	3	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	61