Trever Miller
Trever Miller | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | May 29, 1973|
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 4, 1996, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 24, 2011, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 18–17 |
Earned run average | 4.18 |
Strikeouts | 434 |
Teams | |
Trever Douglas Miller (born May 29, 1973) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
High school
Miller graduated from
He was drafted by the
Professional career
Detroit Tigers
Miller began his professional career in 1991 with the rookie level
Miller went 13–6 for the Mud Hens and was a September call-up to the Tigers. He made his major league debut on September 4, 1996, against the
Houston Astros
On December 10, 1996, Miller was traded to the
Philadelphia Phillies/Los Angeles Dodgers
He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies during the offseason for Yorkis Pérez.
Miller made the Phillies' team out of spring training, but was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 19 and made one appearance for them before being sent to Triple-A Albuquerque. He was recalled and appeared in one more game for Dodgers on June 2 and became a free agent at the end of the season.
Boston Red Sox
On January 22, 2001, Miller signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox and pitched as both a starter and reliever for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Cincinnati Reds
He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Cincinnati Reds. He was released by the Reds on September 4, 2002, without appearing in the majors.
Toronto Blue Jays
In 2003, Miller pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and spent the entire year in the majors. He served as a Left-handed specialist and appeared in an American League-high 79 games.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays where he spent the next two seasons in their bullpen recording ERAs of 3.12 and 4.06.
Houston Astros
After becoming a free agent after the 2005 season, Miller signed with the Astros on January 10, 2006. In the next two seasons, Miller appeared in 70 and 76 games for Houston.
In 2007, Miller broke Scott Aldred's 9-year-old record for most appearances in a season without a decision.
He pitched in 76 games without earning a
Tampa Bay Rays
On February 6, 2008, Miller signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay worth $1.6 million with a team option for 2009 worth $2 million. In 68 games in 2008, Miller had a 4.15 ERA. Miller's option for 2009 was declined following the 2008 season.
St. Louis Cardinals
On December 3, 2008, Miller signed a one-year incentive-laden deal worth potentially $2 million with the St. Louis Cardinals.[5]
He made his debut with the Cardinals on Opening Day, April 6, 2009. He relieved with 2 outs in the 6th inning, giving up 2 hits, being charged with a blown save, and striking out 2 batters in his 1.0 IP.
Toronto Blue Jays
On July 27, 2011, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays along with P. J. Walters, Brian Tallet and Colby Rasmus for Edwin Jackson, Octavio Dotel, Marc Rzepczynski and Corey Patterson.[6][7] He was designated for assignment on August 16, after making six appearances in Toronto.[8]
Miller was unconditionally released on August 21. He made just 6 appearances for Toronto and allowed 2 runs over 3.2 innings.[9]
Boston Red Sox
On August 30, 2011, Miller was signed by the Boston Red Sox and designated to Triple-A Pawtucket.[10]
Chicago Cubs
On January 30, 2012, Miller signed with the Chicago Cubs in a minor league deal, with a spring training invitation.[11]
On March 26, 2012, the Cubs released Miller.[12]
Personal life
Miller and his wife Pari have three children, including a daughter named Grace who had two holes in her heart when she was born and a genetic disorder so rare that it doesn't have a name. Miller ran his first marathon, which was the Disney Marathon in January 2009 in a time of 4 hours, 27 minutes, 27 seconds. Trever also works with the Kiwanis of Gulf Beaches and St. Petersburg local Pamela McCann in "The Trever Miller Mob 5K/1 Mile" race. February 6, 2010, will mark the race's 2nd year. All proceeds made from the run are donated to the Kiwanis of Gulf Beaches Miracle League, which is a baseball related charity associated with children with disabilities.[13]
References
- ^ "Hall of Fame List - TrinityRocks". Trinity High School. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Kentucky's Mr. Baseball Award Winners". KHSBCA.com. Archived from the original on 2010-08-02. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ "Gatorade Player of the Year". playeroftheyear.gatorade.com. Retrieved 2008-10-25.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Astros Daily on Twitter". Twitter. December 10, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ Leach, Matthew (December 3, 2008). "Miller signs one-year deal with Cards". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- Sporting News. July 27, 2011. Archivedfrom the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ Frenette, Brad (2001-11-24). "Blue Jays acquire top prospect Colby Rasmus in three-team deal". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 27 July 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dierkes, Tim (16 August 2011). "Blue Jays Designate Trever Miller For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
- ^ Chisholm, Gregor (August 21, 2011). "Blue Jays sign righty Davies, release Miller". Toronto Blue Jays. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (August 30, 2011). "Red Sox Sign Trever Miller". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ^ Stark, Jayson (2012-01-30). "Sources: Cubs sign lefty Miller to minors deal". ESPN. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ^ Padilla, Doug (2012-03-26). "Cubs release left-hander Trever Miller". ESPN. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ^ "Miller draws inspiration from 4-year-old daughter. Miller ran his first marathon which was the Disney Marathon in January 2009 in a time of 4 hours, 27 minutes, 27 seconds". SportingNews.com. Associated Press. 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2008-10-25.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Miller player profile page at Scout.com