Saturday, March 21, 2015

Miller’s tale

A popular pitcher was Robert Lane Gemeinweiser, a.k.k, Bob Miller.

Seventeen years in MLB; six World Series games in three Series, 0-1 record, 2.00 ERA; played for 10 major league teams.

In 1970 Miller played for the Indians, White Sox and Cubs; in 1971 for the Cubs, Padres and Pirates; and in 1973 for the Padres, Tigers and Mets.

With the Mets in 1962 (yes, those Mets), Miller’s record was 1-12. He won his last start of the season.

Overall, Miller won 69 games and lost 81 and had an ERA of 3.37.

He was an integral part of the 1963 Dodgers National League championship team.

Miller died in a car crash in Rancho Bernardo on Aug. 6, 1993.

Stats from www.baseball-almanac.com

During his career, Miller was traded for Larry Burright, Tim Harkness, Jim Grant, Zoilo Versalles, Luis Tiant, Stan Williams, Buddy Bradford, Tommy Sisk, Johnny Jeter and Ed Acosta.

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