Darrell Miller facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Darrell Miller |
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Miller at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in 2011
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| Catcher / Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 26, 1958 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| August 14, 1984, for the California Angels | |||
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| October 1, 1988, for the California Angels | |||
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| Batting average | .241 | ||
| Home runs | 8 | ||
| Runs batted in | 35 | ||
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Darrell Keith Miller Sr. was born on February 26, 1958. He is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played for the California Angels team. Darrell was a catcher and an outfielder from 1984 to 1988.
He is also a Catholic deacon. He was the first African American to become a deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. As of 2021, he works as the director of Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy. This academy is in Compton, California.
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Darrell Miller's Baseball Journey
Starting Out
Before Darrell Miller joined Major League Baseball (MLB), he played baseball in college. He played for three seasons at California State Polytechnic University. This university is located in Pomona, California.
Playing for the Angels
Darrell Miller played his entire professional career for the California Angels. This team chose him in the 9th round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft. He played in 224 MLB games during his career.
He had a batting average of .241. This means he got a hit about 24.1% of the times he tried to hit the ball. He also hit 13 doubles, which are hits where he reached second base. He hit 8 home runs and had 35 runs batted in. A run batted in (RBI) means he helped a teammate score a run. He did all this in 394 at-bats, which are official turns at batting.
In 1986, Darrell Miller was part of the Angels team that made it to the American League Championship Series. They played against the Boston Red Sox but lost the series.
Darrell Miller's Family Life
Darrell Miller has two famous siblings. His sister, Cheryl Miller, and his brother, Reggie Miller, are both in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Darrell went to Ramona High School in Riverside, California. This was in the mid-1970s. He is married to Kelly Miller. They have three children named Darrell Jr., Nicole, and Cameron.
Darrell Miller became a Catholic after trying to convince his wife, Kelly, to join his former Baptist faith. In October 2021, he became a Catholic deacon. He was the first African American to be ordained as a deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange.
