Travis Eugene Miller (born November 2, 1972) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched from – for the

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(MLB). He is currently the

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for Eaton Community Schools in

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Career

Miller attended

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, and played collegiately at

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. In 1994, he was named the

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. Miller won 7 games in the majors, losing 18. On May 9, 2000, he picked up his lone major league save against the Indians. Miller came in and retired the last batter of the game to preserve a 6-5 Twins victory.

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1972 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Dayton, Ohio Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Chattanooga Lookouts players Edmonton Trappers players Fort Wayne Wizards players Hardware City Rock Cats players Indianapolis Indians players Iowa Cubs players Kent State Golden Flashes baseball players Louisville Bats players Major League Baseball pitchers Minnesota Twins players Nashville Xpress players People from Eaton, Ohio Salt Lake Buzz players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1970s-stub