Who the Heck is: Brad Miller

Brad Miller signed a $10 million, 2 year contract with the Texas Rangers. Miller has spent time with the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. Also with the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Indians.

Twice with the Philadelphia Phillies, and also the St. Louis Cardinals.

The 32-year-old Miller hit 20 home runs with the Phillies in 2021. In his career he has 115 homers and 367 RBI.

Drafted for the First Time

The Texas Rangers actually drafted Miller in the 39th round of the 2008 draft. He decided to go to Clemson instead.

Miller would go on to play three seasons for Clemson, playing in the College World Series in both 2010 and 2011.

Drafted Again

Brad, once again drafted, this time by the Seattle Mariners. He was taken in the second round of the 2011 draft.

Miller would spend his first four years in the M’s organization He was called up for the first time in June of 2013. He played multiple positions before being dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015.

Miller played for the Rays for parts of three season before being dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers in June of 2018. After his Brewers tenure he bounced around before landing in Texas this spring.

Experience Matters

With a career .239 batting average and the ability to play multiple positions, the Rangers decided to take a chance on the 32-year-old. MIller has previous experience with both Chris Young and Chris Woodward, playing with CY in Seattle and being coached by Woodward also in Seattle.

That’s What He Said

“The way Chris [Young] and the Rangers were acting was clear that they wanted me to be a part of this and I was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to get to sign a multi-year deal, and not just be a quote, unquote rental,” Miller explained.

“I want to be able to hopefully be here for a long time and build something. That was really exciting.”

While he was brought in to mostly play thee outfield, his versatility will help him to get into the lineup in multiple ways. Miller plays all positions except pitcher and catcher.

Where He will Play

The Rangers brought him in to play mostly left field, since that is the one outfield position that is still in question. Right field is Kole Calhoun and center appears to be Adolis Garcia job.

Miller was a good and mostly inexpensive pickup by Texas. He is a veteran with experience that should help bring along some of the young talent the Rangers currently have.

Miller is known around the league as a good teammate and a good person. He has the kind of attitude that the Rangers are looking for in the clubhouse. Miller and Eli White will share time in left. Also look for him to spot infielders and other outfielders as well.