Buster Mills

Born: 9/16/1908 in Ranger, TX, USA

Died: 12/1/1991 in Arlington, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-18 | Final Game: 1946-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Colonel Buster Mills

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Biography

Buster Mills was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 until his final game on June 1, 1946. Over the course of his career, Mills appeared in 415 games, showcasing his abilities as a position player during an era marked by both the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II. His career batting average of .287 reflected his consistent hitting prowess, as he accumulated 396 hits, including 14 home runs and 163 RBIs. Mills also demonstrated speed on the base paths, stealing 23 bases throughout his time in the league. Mills' playing style was characterized by a blend of offensive skill and versatility, contributing significantly to his teams during a competitive period in baseball history. His contributions were particularly notable in a time when the game was evolving, with players beginning to adopt more aggressive strategies both at the plate and on the bases. As a player who navigated the challenges of his era, Buster Mills left a mark on the game, remembered for his solid offensive performance and resilience on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
415	1379	200	396	62	19	14	163	23	131	137	0.287	0.355	0.390	0.746	814.6

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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
1934	STL	NL	29	72	7	17	4	1	1	8	0	4	11	0.236	.278 (-15%)	.340 (-13%)	.392 (-8%)	.733 (-11%)	-140.3
1935	BRO	NL	17	56	12	12	2	1	1	7	0	5	11	0.214	.279 (-23%)	.342 (-6%)	.399 (-15%)	.742 (-11%)	-86.9
1937	BOS	AL	123	505	85	149	25	8	7	58	11	46	41	0.295	.276 (+7%)	.342 (+5%)	.398 (+5%)	.740 (+5%)	548.4
1938	SLA	AL	123	466	66	133	24	4	3	46	7	43	46	0.285	.272 (+5%)	.341 (+2%)	.392 (-5%)	.734 (-2%)	-104.3
1940	NYY	AL	34	63	10	25	3	3	1	15	0	7	5	0.397	.267 (+49%)	.335 (+36%)	.387 (+51%)	.722 (+44%)	472.6
1942	CLE	AL	80	195	19	54	4	2	1	26	5	23	18	0.277	.253 (+9%)	.323 (+9%)	.349 (-5%)	.672 (+2%)	125.0
1946	CLE	AL	9	22	1	6	0	0	0	3	0	3	5	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0