Dodgers Farm: Bobby Miller Struggles in Disappointing 10-Run Outing for Oklahoma City Comets

Bobby Miller had a challenging outing for the Oklahoma City Comets, resulting in one of the worst starts of his minor league career.

There were few bright spots in Miller’s start. The 25-year-old right-hander, a top pitching prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers, struggled significantly, unable to replicate the promise shown in earlier 2025 outings, such as his scoreless 4.2-inning performance on March 30. His lone highlight was managing one strikeout, indicating some ability to generate a swing-and-miss, though it was minimal.

Miller’s performance was uncharacteristically poor, as he lasted only 3.1 innings while surrendering 10 earned runs on 11 hits and three walks, with just one strikeout. This marked a stark contrast to his recent form, where he had thrown 11.2 scoreless innings across his previous two starts. The high hit total suggests he was unable to keep the ball out of hittable zones, and the three walks indicate issues with control, contributing to a high pitch count and early exit. This outing raised concerns about his consistency, especially after a difficult 2024 season, as he works to regain his form as a potential major league starter.

Miller’s command was notably off during this start. The 11 hits allowed, coupled with three walks in just 3.1 innings, point to struggles with locating pitches effectively. His CSW% (called strikes plus whiffs percentage), while not explicitly reported for this game, was likely low given the high contact rate and minimal strikeouts. Compared to earlier starts, such as his April 11 outing where he posted a 35% CSW% with seven whiffs, this performance indicates a significant drop in his ability to command the strike zone and induce weak contact or swings-and-misses.

Miller typically relies on a five-pitch arsenal: four-seam fastball, sinker, curveball, slider, and changeup. In previous 2025 starts, such as his March 30 outing, he leaned heavily on his sinker and fastball, with the curveball as his primary secondary pitch. It’s likely he employed a similar mix, but the effectiveness was lacking, as evidenced by the high hit and run totals. The lack of strikeouts suggests his secondary pitches, particularly the curveball and slider, were not generating the necessary deception or bite.

Bobby Miller’s June 10 start was a rough outing marked by a lack of command, ineffective pitch execution, and an inability to limit damage. After showing promise earlier in the season, this performance underscores the challenges he faces in rebuilding consistency following a tough 2024. For Miller to return to form, he’ll need to refine his command and ensure his diverse pitch mix generates more swings-and-misses in future starts.

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