Eddie Miller (outfielder) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eddie Miller |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: June 29, 1957 San Pablo, California, U.S. |
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| September 5, 1977, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| September 30, 1984, for the San Diego Padres | |||
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| Batting average | .238 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 17 | ||
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Edward Lee Miller, born on June 29, 1957, is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for four different teams. He spent most of his time with the Atlanta Braves, playing from 1977 to 1984. He was about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed around 175 pounds. He was a switch hitter, meaning he could bat from both sides of the plate, and he threw with his right hand.
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Eddie Miller's Baseball Journey
Early Life and Draft
Eddie Miller was born in San Pablo, California. The Texas Rangers picked him in the second round of the 1975 MLB draft. This happened after he finished Harry Ells High School in Richmond, California.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
Eddie's professional baseball career lasted a long time, from 1975 to 1990. He first reached Triple-A, a high level of minor league baseball, in 1978. He played in 902 minor league games. He also spent parts of four seasons playing in the Mexican League.
Major League Career Highlights
He played in 138 MLB games over seven different seasons. His busiest year in the major leagues was 1981, when he played 50 games for the Atlanta Braves. He had a batting average of .238 in MLB. He hit only one home run in his major league career. This special home run happened in his very last time at bat in the major leagues.
A Big Trade in Baseball History
On December 8, 1977, Eddie Miller was part of a huge trade. This trade was the first time in major league history that four teams were involved. Miller and two other players moved from the Rangers to the Braves. The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets were also part of this trade. In total, 11 players changed teams that day.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball players with a home run in their final major league at bat
