Howard Mills, baseball player, 1934-1940

Howard Mills

Born: 5/12/1910 in Dedham, MA, USA

Died: 9/23/1982 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-10 | Final Game: 1940-08-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Howard Robinson Mills

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Biography

Howard Mills, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1940. He played during a transitional era in Major League Baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace the offensive explosion that would characterize the years leading up to World War II. Mills was known for his durability on the mound, contributing significantly to his teams despite facing challenges in terms of overall win-loss record. Throughout his career, Mills compiled a record of 15-30, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during his tenure. He struck out a total of 267 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Mills' contributions to the game as a pitcher during this era remain a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 30 96 48 21 1 2 435.0 453 293 40 302 267 6.06 0

Career ERA 6.06 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1934 SLA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.7 10 4 11 2 4.15 — 0.0
1937 SLA AL 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 12.7 16 9 10 10 6.39 4.34 (-47%) -215.9
1938 SLA AL 10 12 30 27 15 1 0 210.3 216 124 116 134 5.31 4.35 (-22%) -1257.3
1939 SLA AL 4 11 34 14 4 0 2 144.3 147 105 113 103 6.55 4.28 (-53%) -4886.8
1940 SLA AL 0 6 26 5 1 0 0 59.0 64 51 52 18 7.78 4.21 (-85%) -3762.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 134 14 20 2 0 1 5 0 14 51 0.149 0.230 0.187 0.416 -617.1

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career SLG .187 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.416 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 43.2% 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
1934 SLA AL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1937 SLA AL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 SLA AL 30 66 8 6 1 0 0 3 0 11 18 0.091 .272 (-67%) .341 (-35%) .392 (-73%) .734 (-55%) -617.1
1939 SLA AL 34 47 4 11 1 0 1 2 0 2 25 0.234 — — — — 0.0
1940 SLA AL 26 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 96 0 9 65 10 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 SLA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1937 SLA P 2 0 0 3 1 0
1938 SLA P 30 0 4 28 5 1
1939 SLA P 34 0 2 20 3 0
1940 SLA P 26 0 3 13 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96