Justin
Miller
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 4
- WAR
- -0.4
- ERA
- 6.16
2021
Justin Miller
P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 102 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 18, 2014
- Born
- June 13, 1987 (39)
- Birthplace
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
- Nickname
- J. Millz
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- St. Louis Cardinals · 2021 (1 season)
- Washington Nationals · 2018 – 2021 (3 seasons)
- Colorado Rockies · 2015 – 2016 (2 seasons)
- Detroit Tigers · 2014 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 6.16 | 19.0 | 13 | 1.37 | |
| 2021 | St. Louis Cardinals | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | 16.0 | 9 | 1.25 |
| 2021 | Washington Nationals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 | 3.0 | 4 | 2.00 |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4.02 | 15.2 | 11 | 1.28 |
| 2018 | Washington Nationals | 51 | 7 | 1 | 3.61 | 52.1 | 60 | 1.13 |
| 2016 | Colorado Rockies | 40 | 1 | 1 | 5.70 | 42.2 | 45 | 1.64 |
| 2015 | Colorado Rockies | 34 | 3 | 3 | 4.05 | 33.1 | 38 | 0.96 |
| 2014 | Detroit Tigers | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5.11 | 12.1 | 5 | 1.30 |
| Career totals | 173 | 14 | 5 | 4.62 | 175.1 | 172 | 1.27 | |
Justin Miller: our analysis
2021 season: 23 G, 19.0 IP, 1 W, 0 L, 13 SO, 1.37 WHIP. WAR -0.4 · PAL 4, very poor.
In 2021, Justin Miller, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.4.
His strengths: command (69, above average). On the other hand, run prevention (3, among the weakest in the league) and contact allowed (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
6.16
FIP
6.49
xFIP
5.57
ERA-
149
WHIP
1.37
K%
15.7 %
BB%
7.2 %
Strikeouts
13
Innings
19.0
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.4
80% of cases: -0.3 to 0.6
Strikeouts
12
2021 WAR
-0.4
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.4 WAR · -1.4 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
60
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 69
- STF
- Stuff
- 62
- CTL
- Control
- 79
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 58
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 56
- EX
- Experience
- 75
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 6.49 · RA9-WAR: -0.3
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
92.8 mi/h
27th percentile
K%
15.7 %
4th percentile
BB%
7.2 %
78th percentile
xERA
7.81
0th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.410
0th percentile
Barrels allowed
9.7 %
17th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | @ CHC | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.16 |
| Sep 22 | @ MIL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Sep 18 | vs SD | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.88 |
| Sep 15 | @ NYM | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.31 |
| Aug 15 | @ KC | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Aug 8 | vs KC | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.07 |
| Aug 5 | vs ATL | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.03 |
| Aug 3 | vs ATL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 |
| Jul 31 | vs MIN | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.28 |
| Jul 28 | @ CLE | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.24 |
Justin Miller: frequently asked questions
What is Justin Miller's record in 2021?
Justin Miller is 1-0 in 2021, with a 6.16 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 19.0 innings, 1 save.
How old is Justin Miller?
Justin Miller is 39 years old: he was born on June 13, 1987.
How tall is Justin Miller, and how much does he weigh?
Justin Miller is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Justin Miller from?
United States: Justin Miller was born in Bakersfield, CA, United States.
How good is Justin Miller?
Justin Miller produced -0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Justin Miller drafted?
Justin Miller: 2008.
What is Justin Miller's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.4 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.