Ryan Miller (baseball)

Ryan Robert Miller (born March 28, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels. He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Ryan Miller
Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1996-03-28) March 28, 1996 (age 28)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 27, 2024, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average5.23
Strikeouts7
Teams

Career

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Miller graduated from Venice High School in Venice, Florida, and played college baseball at State College of Florida and Clemson University.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Miller in the sixth round, with the 189th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Hillsboro Hops, logging a 3.86 ERA in 12 games. Miller spent the 2019 campaign with the Single–A Kane County Cougars, logging a 4–6 record and 3.62 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 27 appearances out of the bullpen.[3]

Miller did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 28, 2020.[5]

Southern Illinois Miners

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On January 19, 2021, Miller signed with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League.[6] In 25 appearances for Southern Illinois, he compiled a 2.89 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 6 saves across 38 innings pitched.[7] Miller became a free agent on October 6, when the Miners folded.[8]

Sioux Falls Canaries

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On February 17, 2022, Miller signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[9] Miller made one appearance for the Canaries, tossing 1+13 scoreless innings of relief and recording three strikeouts and the save.[10]

New York Yankees

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On May 19, 2022, Miller's contract was purchased by the New York Yankees organization.[11] In 25 appearances for the High–A Hudson Valley Renegades, Miller posted a 2–3 record and 5.75 ERA with 50 strikeouts across 36 innings.[12]

Boston Red Sox

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On December 7, 2022, Miller was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[13] Miller made 41 appearances for the Double–A Portland Sea Dogs, working to a 5–3 record and 4.03 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 60+13 innings pitched.[14]

Los Angeles Angels

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On December 6, 2023, the Los Angeles Angels selected Ryan Miller in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[15] He made 34 appearances for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees in 2024, posting a 5–1 record and 2.45 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 62+13 innings of work. On August 27, 2024, Miller was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[16] He made his MLB debut that day against the Detroit Tigers, tossing a scoreless inning of relief.[17] He became the fifth Sioux Falls Canaries alumnus to play in MLB after his stint; ironically, the only other former Canary currently in MLB, John Brebbia was designated for assignment the same day. In 13 games during his rookie campaign, Miller logged a 4.15 ERA with 11 strikeouts over 13 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment on November 7, to create room on the 40-man roster for Kyle Hendricks.[18] Miller was released by the team on November 12.[19]

Detroit Tigers

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On December 12, 2024, Miller signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[20][21]

References

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  1. ^ "Two area players chosen in draft". heraldtribune.com. June 5, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Introducing: Ryan Miller". azsnakepit.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ryan Miller - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "D-backs released Edwin Jackson, Travis Snider in minor league cuts". arizonasports.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "2021 Transactions". frontierleague.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Former Frontier Leaguer Ryan Miller Makes Major League Debut". frontierleague.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "Owners of Southern Ill. Miners to retire, 2021 was last season for team in Marion". kfvs12.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "2022 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ryan Miller - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Zimmer: Sioux Falls Canaries off to promising off-field start as ballpark improvements continue". argusleader.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ryan Miller Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "2022 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". mlb.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Ryan Miller". soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  15. ^ Mayo, Jonathan. "2023 Rule 5 Draft: Complete results, analysis". MLB.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  16. ^ "Angels Place Matt Moore on Injured List, Select Ryan Miller". MLB Trade Rumors. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  17. ^ "Miller Makes MLB Debut". foxcarolina.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  18. ^ "Angels Sign Kyle Hendricks". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "Ryan Miller: Cut by Halos". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Detroit Tiger sign RHP Ryan Miller, who made debut at Comerica Park, to MiLB deal". freep.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  21. ^ "Tigers Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
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