Win–loss record 4-3 Role Baseball player Salary 219,084 USD (2015) Name Justin Miller Career start 2008 | Strikeouts 43 Weight 98 kg Earned run average 4.34 Height 1.91 m | |
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Current team Colorado Rockies (#60 / Pitcher) Similar People Walt Weiss, Jeff Bridich, Yohan Flande | ||
Justin Ryan Miller (born June 13, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in the Texas Rangers' organization and made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers.
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Career
Miller played college baseball for Bakersfield College and Fresno State University. With the Fresno State Bulldogs baseball team, Miller was a member of the 2008 College World Series champions.
Texas Rangers
Miller was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 16th round (483rd overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. The Rangers added Miller to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Miller was activated from the Rangers disabled list on June 12, 2013 and optioned to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. He was released by the Rangers on September 1, 2013, and signed by the Detroit Tigers later in the month.
Detroit Tigers
Miller was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. Miller started the 2014 season with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, where he allowed nine runs on 30 hits over 44 2⁄3 innings, with 12 walks and 39 strikeouts.
The Tigers promoted Miller and he made his major league debut on April 18, 2014. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on August 30, 2014, to make room for Kyle Ryan on the 40-man roster. In eight appearances with the Detroit Tigers, Miller allowed seven runs on 14 hits over 12 1⁄3 innings.
Colorado Rockies
Miller signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on November 22, 2014.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On November 1, 2016, Miller signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was released on July 11, 2017.