Bob Miller (baseball, born 1926) facts for kids
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: June 16, 1926 Detroit, Michigan |
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| Died: November 27, 2020 (aged 94) West Bloomfield, Michigan |
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| September 16, 1949, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| August 10, 1958, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| Win–loss record | 42–42 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.96 | ||
| Innings pitched | 822 | ||
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Robert John Miller (born June 16, 1926 – died November 27, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. His career lasted from 1949 to 1958.
Bob Miller was a special part of the 1950 Phillies team. This team was famously known as the "Whiz Kids". They were only the second Phillies team ever to win a National League (NL) pennant. A pennant means they won their league championship. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan when he was 94 years old.
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Who Was Bob Miller?
Bob Miller was a talented baseball player. He spent his entire Major League Baseball career with one team. That team was the Philadelphia Phillies. He was known for his strong right arm. This made him a good pitcher.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball, or MLB, is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. Playing in the MLB is a dream for many young athletes. Bob Miller achieved this dream. He played for nine seasons.
During his time, he pitched in many games. He had a win-loss record of 42 wins and 42 losses. This shows he was a consistent player. He also pitched 822 innings. An inning is a part of a baseball game.
The "Whiz Kids" Team
The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies team was nicknamed the "Whiz Kids". This was because many of their players were very young. They were a surprise team that year. They managed to win the National League pennant. This was a huge achievement for the Phillies. It was only the second time in their history they had won it. Bob Miller was a key part of this exciting team.
What Does a Pitcher Do?
In baseball, the pitcher is a very important player. Their main job is to throw the baseball. They throw it from a mound towards home plate. The goal is to make it hard for the batter to hit the ball. Pitchers use different types of throws. These throws are called pitches. They try to get batters out. This helps their team win the game.
Later Life
After his baseball career, Bob Miller lived a long life. He passed away on November 27, 2020. He was 94 years old at the time of his death. He died in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
