Carl Miles
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Carl Thomas Miles is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics
. He was born in Trenton, Missouri
. He graduated from the University of Missouri
. Miles played in two games, with a 13.50 ERA, in his one year career.
As of 2008, Miles is recognized as one of the oldest living Major League Baseball players.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. He was born in Trenton, Missouri
Trenton, Missouri
Trenton is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 6,006 in 2009. The population according to the 2000 census was 6,216, indicating a 3.4% decrease in population from 2000 to 2009. It is the county seat of Grundy County...
. He graduated from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
. Miles played in two games, with a 13.50 ERA, in his one year career.
As of 2008, Miles is recognized as one of the oldest living Major League Baseball players.