Andrew Miller had a long career. He was initially used as a low-rotation starter, and he threw for Florida and Detroit, but he was not terribly effective. His third team, Boston, moved him to the bullpen, and eventually, the lanky 6’ 7” southpaw found his groove. The Red Sox traded the soon-to-be Free Agent to Baltimore, and in 2015, he signed with the New York Yankees.
Miller thrived in pinstripes and was used deep in games. He won the closer’s role, saving 36 Games, finishing tenth in Cy Young voting and winning the American League Reliever of the Year Award. With Ardolis Chapman and Dellin Betances, the Yankees had an embarrassment of riches in the pen, and as good as Miller became, he was traded mid-season to Cleveland for four players. He finished the regular season with a 10-1 Record, a 1.4.5 ERA and a WHIP under 0.700. An All-Star for the first time while still in New York, he was ninth in Cy Young Voting, and he was vital in Cleveland’s playoff success, winning the ALCS MVP off of 7.2 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits.
An All-Star again in 2017 (4-3, 1.44 ERA, 0.830 WHIP), Miller was not as effective after but still played until 2021, with his final three years in St. Louis.
Miller appeared in 612 Games over 16 Seasons with 979 Strikeouts.