Ox Miller
Ox Miller | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Gause, Texas | May 4, 1915|
Died: August 13, 2007 Beeville, Texas | (aged 92)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 7, 1943, for the Washington Senators | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 18, 1947, for the Chicago Cubs | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 4–6 |
Earned run average | 6.38 |
Strikeouts | 26 |
Teams | |
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John Anthony "Ox" Miller (May 4, 1915 – August 13, 2007) was a
Born in Gause, Texas, Miller posted a 4–6 record with 27 strikeouts and a 6.38 ERA in 24 appearances, including 10 starts, four complete games, and 912⁄3 innings pitched.
Miller served in the United States Army in late 1944 and early 1945. After spending most of the 1947 season with Double-A San Antonio, Miller had his contract purchased by the Chicago Cubs at the beginning of September. The Cubs thought Miller could improve their finish in the standings.[1] Miller made four starts for the Cubs that September, posting a 1–2 record and a 10.13 ERA.[2] In his final outing of the year, on September 18, he gave up seven runs in 4+2⁄3 innings, taking the loss in a 9–5 defeat by the New York Giants.[3] In sixth place with a 57–71 record before acquiring Miller, the Cubs finished the season in sixth place, with 69 wins and 85 losses, plus one tie.[4]
After concluding his playing career, Miller worked as a rural letter carrier in George West, Texas.[5]
References
- ASIN B00B6JBVV6.
- ^ "Ox Miller Stats". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "New York Giants at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 18, 1947". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "1947 Chicago Cubs Schedule". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Bedingfield, Gary (2008). "John "Ox" Miller". Baseball in Wartime. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Ox Miller at Find a Grave