Ian Andrew Miller (born February 21, 1992) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs.
| Ian Miller | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: February 21, 1992 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 2019, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 23, 2020, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .176 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editMiller attended Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, Pennsylvania and played college baseball at Wagner College.[1]
Seattle Mariners
editMiller was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 14th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He signed and spent 2013 with both the Pulaski Mariners and Everett AquaSox, batting a combined .305 with one home run and 14 RBIs in 52 total games between both clubs. In 2014, he played for the Clinton LumberKings where he slashed .271/.332/.349 with 13 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in 45 games, and in 2015, he played for the Bakersfield Blaze and Jackson Generals, compiling a .267 batting average with 29 RBIs and 50 stolen bases in 126 total games. Miller returned to Jackson in 2016 and batted .253 with 28 RBIs and 49 stolen bases in 114 games. He spent 2017 with both the Arkansas Travelers and Tacoma Rainiers and posted a combined .307 batting average with four home runs, 35 RBIs, and 43 stolen bases in 124 total games between the two teams.[3]
In 2018, Miller returned to Tacoma, slashing .261/.333/.327 with two home runs, 41 RBIs, and 33 stolen bases in 114 games.[4] He once again returned to Tacoma to open the 2019 season.[5]
Minnesota Twins
editOn August 10, 2019, Miller was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations.[6] He was assigned to the Rochester Red Wings following the trade.
On September 1, 2019, the Twins selected Miller's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time.[7][8] Miller made his major league debut on September 4 as a pinch runner and defensive replacement versus the Boston Red Sox.[9] On October 28, Miller was outrighted off the Twins roster.[10] He elected free agency on November 4.[11]
Chicago Cubs
editOn December 18, 2019, Miller signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[12] On August 23, 2020, Miller was selected to the active roster.[13] On August 31, Miller was designated for assignment after only appearing in one game for the Cubs as a pinch runner.[14] Miller elected free agency on October 14.[15] On November 18, 2020, Miller re-signed with the Cubs organization on a minor league contract. He elected free agency on November 7, 2021.
References
edit- ^ Waggoner, Jim (March 9, 2013). "Wagner College baseball season preview: Draft day could be Miller time". silive.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Mariners get a steal in Ian Miller at Double-A Jackson". thenewstribune. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Ian Miller Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Ian Miller Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- ^ The News Tribune (subscription required)
- ^ Ryan Divish (August 9, 2019). "Mariners trade minor league outfielder Ian Miller to the Twins, catcher Jose Lobaton to the Dodgers". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ La Velle E. Neal III (August 31, 2019). "Brusdar Graterol will be among Twins' September callups". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "OF Ian Miller to join Twins in September". Twinkie Town. SB Nation. August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox Box Score, September 4, 2019". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ^ Jeff Todd (October 28, 2019). "Twins Outright Three Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (December 18, 2019). "Cubs Sign Ian Miller to Minors Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "Cubs Finally Recall OF Ian Miller, Sign IF Patrick Wisdom to Minors Deal". August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Deadline Day DFAs: Phillies, White Sox, Cubs, Marlins". August 31, 2020.
- ^ "News". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet