Miller time in Philadelphia
A total of 2,080 players have worn the Phillies uniform since the franchise was established in 1883. The most common name? Miller, 14 of 'em. Runners-up: Smith (12), Johnson (11), Davis (9), Jones (9). Then, there's Brown (7) and Browne (3).
With assistance from baseball-reference.com and SABR BioProjects, here's Miller Time in alphabetical order by first name.
Bob Miller
Miller was a right-handed pitcher who spent 10 years in the Majors, all with the Phillies (1949-58). He won his first eight decisions in his 11-6 rookie season with the 1950 National League champion Whiz Kids. Miller wore number 49 in 1949; 19 the rest of his career. He passed away at the age of 94 on Nov. 27, 2020. He is one of four Bob Millers to play Major League Baseball.
Brad Miller
The 31-year-old has played every position in eight years in the Majors but pitcher and catcher. He's predominantly played second base, shortstop and third base. The left-handed-hitting Miller, who is a free agent, has played for the Mariners, Rays, Brewers, Indians, Phillies (2019) and Cardinals ('20).
Cyclone Miller
Christened Joseph Miller, he is reportedly the first big leaguer called Cyclone. The left-hander pitched for three different teams in 1884: Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union Association), Providence Grays (National League) and one game with the Phillies. On Oct. 9, 1884, in a 19-7 loss to Chicago, he allowed 17 hits, 19 runs (10 earned), one walk, four strikeouts in a complete game. He has the distinction of being the first Miller in Phillies history.
Eddie Miller
Eddie was a seven-time All-Star shortstop with over 14 years in the National League (1936-37; '39-50) with the Reds, Braves, Reds, Phillies ('48-49) and Cardinals. He was acquired from the Reds on Feb. 7, 1948, for outfielder Johnny Wyrostek and cash. A regular shortstop in 1948, he moved to second base the following season to make room for 22-year-old Granny Hamner.
Elmer Miller
As a 26-year-old, Elmer appeared in 31 games (.237) with the 1929 Phillies, his only experience in the Majors. Eight of the games were on the mound (0-1, 11.12 ERA), four in right field and four at first base.
Hugh Miller
His Phillies career consisted of one game, June 18, 1911, against the Cubs at West Side Park in Chicago. He was a pinch-runner in the ninth inning for catcher Pat Moran. A first baseman, Hugh also played for the St. Louis Terriers in the Federal League in '14-15. He was a Rule 5 Draft pick by the Phillies on Sept. 1, 1910, from the Keokuk Indians (Central Association). A Marine private, he was twice wounded in World War I, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross in '18.
John (Dots) Miller
John ended a 12-year career (1909-21) in the Majors with the Phillies (1920-21). He spent five seasons with the Pirates (second baseman, '09 World Series) and five with the Cardinals. John played first, second, short, third and left field with the Phillies. Like Hugh Miller, John was a Marine in World War I.
Keith Miller
Keith was a pinch-hitter, outfielder and third baseman who wore a Phillies uniform in parts of two seasons, 1988-89. A 10th-round selection in 1984 out of Lubbock (Texas) Christian University, he played 10 seasons in the Phillies' Minor League system.
Kohly Miller
Kohly played briefly in parts of three National League seasons, including three games with the 1897 Phillies. He also played for the Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns (one game each) in 1892. Kohly played second, shortstop and third.
Leo (Red) Miller
Leo was a native Philadelphian who pitched in one game in the Majors and Phillies on July 13, 1923. The 26-year-old right-hander allowed six runs in 1 2/3 innings in a 21-7 loss against the Reds at Baker Bowl. Very few people will remember the performance, as attendance was just 2,574. Oh, and the time of game was one hour and 55 minutes.
Ralph Miller
A shortstop and third baseman, Ralph played parts of three seasons in the big leagues, 1920-21 with the Phillies and '24 with the Washington Senators.
Roy (Doc) Miller
A native of Chatham, Ontario, Doc spent five seasons (1910-14) in the Major Leagues, of which two were with the Phillies (1912-1913). A left-handed-hitting outfielder/pinch-hitter, Doc was 20-for-57 (.357) as a pinch-hitter with the Phillies in 1913. The 20 pinch-hits were a National League record for 19 years and the most for the Phillies for 95 years until Greg Dobbs had 21 in 2008. The Phillies acquired him from the Braves on June 21, 1912, for John Titus. They sold him to the Reds after the '13 season. Doc attended the University of Toronto, earned a degree during baseball's offseasons and began taking postgraduate courses at Cornell University Medical School in '16. He later opened his own practice in New York City, a specialist in skin diseases and cancer. Doc was posthumously inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Russ Miller
Russ was a right-handed pitcher out of Ohio State University, and his lone big league experience came with the Phillies in 1927 (1-1) and '28 (0-12). He is one of three players in Phillies history to share the club record for consecutive losses in a season (12). His 5.42 ERA in '28 was lower than the staff's final figure (5.61). That club finished 43-109. He also pitched in the Minor Leagues ('29-32).
Stu Miller
Stu was a right-handed pitcher for 16 years in the Majors (1952-68), playing for the Cardinals, Phillies ('56), New York and San Francisco Giants, Orioles and Braves. He was acquired by the Phillies from St. Louis on May 11, 1956, as part of a five-player trade. Stu was 5-8 in 24 Phillies games (15 starts), and he was dealt to the New York Giants after that season. A fringe starter, Stu moved to the bullpen full-time in '61 and became one of the game's best closers. It was said, "He's got three speeds of pitches -- slow, slower and reverse."
Trever Miller
Originally a first-round pick by the Tigers (1991), Miller wound up pitching 13 seasons (694 games, five starts) in the Majors as a lefty specialist with the Tigers, Astros, Phillies (2000, 14 games), Dodgers, Blue Jays, Astros, Rays, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Red Sox from 1996-2011. The Phillies traded Yorkis Perez for Miller on March 29, 2000, and the Dodgers claimed him on waivers on May 19, 2000.