Brad Mills, baseball player, 1980-1983

Brad Mills

Born: 1/19/1957 in Exeter, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-08 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

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

Full name: James Bradley Mills

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Biography

Brad Mills was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983. Primarily known as a position player, Mills appeared in a total of 106 games throughout his career. He recorded 43 hits and achieved a batting average of .256, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively during his time on the field. Although his power numbers were modest, highlighted by just one home run and 12 RBIs, he remained a valuable team player, contributing to the dynamics of the teams he played for. Mills' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by an evolving approach to hitting and an increasing emphasis on speed and defense. While he did not register any stolen bases, his role on the roster often extended beyond personal statistics, as he brought versatility and a solid work ethic to the game. Though not a household name, Mills' perseverance through the challenges of professional baseball left a lasting impact, reflecting the experience of many players in the early 1980s who contributed to the fabric of the sport during that era. He concluded his major league career on October 2, 1983, leaving behind a legacy marked by grit and dedication.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 168 11 43 5 0 1 12 0 14 21 0.256 0.311 0.304 0.615 -248.3

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1980 WSN NL 21 60 1 18 1 0 0 8 0 5 6 0.300 .264 (+13%) .326 (+7%) .387 (-18%) .714 (-7%) -52.3
1981 WSN NL 17 21 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1982 WSN NL 54 67 6 15 3 0 1 2 0 5 11 0.224 .261 (-14%) .324 (-14%) .388 (-19%) .712 (-17%) -196.0
1983 WSN NL 14 20 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.250 — — — — 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 1 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 NEDIV MON 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
2B 2 0 1 1 0 1
3B 41 26 29 42 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 MON 3B 18 14 19 24 1 3
1981 MON 2B 2 0 1 1 0 1
1981 MON 3B 7 3 5 5 0 0
1982 MON 3B 13 7 4 9 2 1
1983 MON 1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1983 MON 3B 3 2 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 2
Third Base 41

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1978, 1979
College of the Sequoias Visalia CA 1976, 1977