Stu Miller
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Stuart Leonard Miller
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 165 lb.
- Debut August 12, 1952
- Final Game April 23, 1968
- Born December 26, 1927 in Northampton, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitching in the 1961 All-Star Game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA, relief pitcher Stu Miller was blown off the mound by strong winds. A balk was called.
"He had three speeds for his pitches: slow, slower, and slowest." - Milt Pappas Out at Home
"....I still don't see how Stu Miller threw the ball that soft and got it to home plate." - Frank Robinson
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1961)
- NL ERA Leader (1958)
- AL Games Pitched Leader (1963)
- 2-time League Saves Leader (1961/NL & 1963/AL)
- Won a World Series with the Baltimore Orioles in 1966 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Related Sites
A detailed biography appears here: Former Relief Pitcher Stu Miller Baffled Hitters With Keen Control And Deception.
