Roy McMillan
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951-1966)
Roy McMillan was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1966 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Milwaukee Braves, and the New York Mets, a span of 16 seasons. In 2,093 career games, he hit .243 with 1,639 hits, 68 home runs, and 594 RBI. Roy McMillan was a 2-time All-Star and a 3-time Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 11/2/1997 in Bonham, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-04-16
- Last Game
- 1966-08-03
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 3× Gold Glove
Full name: Roy David McMillan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,093 | 6,752 | 739 | 1,639 | 253 | 35 | 68 | 594 | 41 | 665 | 711 | .243 | .314 | .321 | .635 | -10,585 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 85 | 199 | 21 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 26 | .211 | .260 (-19%) | .336 (-19%) | .385 (-36%) | .721 (-28%) | -880.3 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 154 | 540 | 60 | 132 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 57 | 4 | 45 | 81 | .244 | .252 (-3%) | .326 (-6%) | .369 (-5%) | .696 (-6%) | -541.6 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 155 | 557 | 51 | 130 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 43 | 2 | 43 | 52 | .233 | .264 (-12%) | .335 (-14%) | .397 (-24%) | .733 (-19%) | -1754.5 |
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 154 | 588 | 86 | 147 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 4 | 47 | 54 | .250 | .261 (-4%) | .333 (-8%) | .390 (-20%) | .723 (-14%) | -1307.8 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 151 | 470 | 50 | 126 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 4 | 66 | 33 | .268 | .258 (+4%) | .332 (+10%) | .393 (-17%) | .726 (-5%) | -130.4 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 150 | 479 | 51 | 126 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 62 | 4 | 76 | 54 | .263 | .258 (+2%) | .331 (+10%) | .397 (-13%) | .728 (-3%) | 1.1 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 151 | 448 | 50 | 122 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 55 | 5 | 66 | 44 | .272 | .257 (+6%) | .323 (+14%) | .391 (-9%) | .715 (+2%) | 439.4 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 145 | 393 | 48 | 90 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 47 | 33 | .229 | .257 (-11%) | .324 (-4%) | .394 (-24%) | .719 (-15%) | -863.3 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 79 | 246 | 38 | 65 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 27 | .264 | .256 (+3%) | .323 (+7%) | .392 (+14%) | .715 (+11%) | 495.4 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 124 | 399 | 42 | 94 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 2 | 35 | 40 | .236 | .255 (-8%) | .323 (-7%) | .387 (-10%) | .711 (-8%) | -533.6 |
| 1961 | ML1 | NL | 154 | 505 | 42 | 111 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 2 | 61 | 86 | .220 | .258 (-15%) | .328 (-7%) | .399 (-27%) | .727 (-18%) | -1358.2 |
| 1962 | ML1 | NL | 137 | 468 | 66 | 115 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 41 | 2 | 60 | 53 | .246 | .257 (-5%) | .326 (+3%) | .393 (-11%) | .719 (-5%) | -181.2 |
| 1963 | ML1 | NL | 100 | 320 | 35 | 80 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 25 | .250 | .246 (+2%) | .308 (-6%) | .371 (-13%) | .680 (-9%) | -456.4 |
| 1964 | ML1 | NL | 8 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 113 | 379 | 30 | 80 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 14 | 16 | .211 | .250 (-16%) | .312 (-21%) | .377 (-34%) | .690 (-28%) | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 157 | 528 | 44 | 128 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 24 | 60 | .242 | .245 (-1%) | .310 (-10%) | .371 (-22%) | .682 (-16%) | -1308.7 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 76 | 220 | 24 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 25 | .214 | .248 (-14%) | .309 (-8%) | .376 (-26%) | .685 (-18%) | -572.9 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 2,093 | 6,752 | 739 | 1,639 | 253 | 35 | 68 | 594 | 41 | 665 | 711 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -8,953 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2093 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1057 | 3333 | 380 | 812 | 26 | 294 | .244 |
| Away | 1036 | 3420 | 359 | 827 | 42 | 299 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-08-03 | NYN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-07-30 | NYN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-07-25 | NYN | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-07-24 | NYN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-07-24 | NYN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966-07-23 | NYN | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966-07-22 | NYN | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-07-21 | NYN | SFG | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-07-20 | NYN | SFG | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-07-18 | NYN | HOU | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 3B | 12 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| SS | 2028 | 1605 | 3705 | 6191 | 290 | 1304 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | CIN | 3B | 12 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| 1951 | CIN | SS | 54 | 0 | 78 | 132 | 8 | 23 |
| 1952 | CIN | SS | 154 | 0 | 297 | 495 | 24 | 101 |
| 1953 | CIN | SS | 155 | 0 | 288 | 519 | 23 | 114 |
| 1954 | CIN | SS | 154 | 154 | 341 | 464 | 34 | 129 |
| 1955 | CIN | SS | 150 | 148 | 290 | 495 | 25 | 111 |
| 1956 | CIN | SS | 150 | 150 | 319 | 511 | 21 | 105 |
| 1957 | CIN | SS | 151 | 149 | 253 | 418 | 16 | 86 |
| 1958 | CIN | SS | 145 | 131 | 278 | 394 | 14 | 81 |
| 1959 | CIN | SS | 73 | 72 | 163 | 205 | 10 | 50 |
| 1960 | CIN | 2B | 10 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1960 | CIN | SS | 116 | 101 | 171 | 315 | 18 | 68 |
| 1961 | ML1 | SS | 154 | 154 | 257 | 496 | 19 | 110 |
| 1962 | ML1 | SS | 135 | 124 | 243 | 424 | 19 | 85 |
| 1963 | ML1 | SS | 94 | 90 | 143 | 283 | 9 | 60 |
| 1964 | ML1 | SS | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1964 | NYN | SS | 111 | 111 | 217 | 353 | 14 | 64 |
| 1965 | NYN | SS | 153 | 152 | 248 | 477 | 27 | 80 |
| 1966 | NYN | SS | 71 | 63 | 112 | 203 | 8 | 35 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 2028 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1958 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1957 | Gold Glove | SS |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 8.0 | 224 | 0 |
| 1957 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1956 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 96.0 | 336 | 3 |
| 1954 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1952 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 15.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Roy McMillan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Roy McMillan: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 16, 1951 and the final game on August 3, 1966, Roy McMillan built the record summarized on this page. By club, McMillan's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1951 to 1960), the Cincinnati Redlegs (1954 to 1959), the Milwaukee Braves (1961 through 1964), and the New York Mets (1964 through 1966). At 5'11" and 170 pounds, McMillan is listed as a shortstop. The bio says McMillan batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is July 17, 1929, in Bonham, TX, USA. McMillan's death is recorded on November 2, 1997, in Bonham, TX, USA. McMillan's full given name, per the bio, is Roy David McMillan.
The batting record for McMillan: 2,093 games, 1,639 hits in 6,752 at bats, and a .243 average, along with 68 home runs, 594 RBI, and 41 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .314 and the slugging percentage .321, for an OPS of .635. Against a .255 league average for those years, McMillan's .243 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roy McMillan
- What years did Roy McMillan play?
- Roy McMillan played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1966.
- Was Roy McMillan a pitcher?
- No. Roy McMillan was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Roy McMillan hit?
- Roy McMillan hit 68 career home runs with 1,639 hits.
- What teams did Roy McMillan play for?
- Roy McMillan played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1951–1960), the Milwaukee Braves (1961–1964), and the New York Mets (1964–1966).
- Did Roy McMillan win an MVP award?
- No. Roy McMillan did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Roy McMillan win?
- Roy McMillan won 3 Gold Gloves (1957, 1958, and 1959). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Roy McMillan's career stats?
- In 2,093 games, Roy McMillan had 1,639 hits, 68 home runs, 594 RBI, 739 runs, and 41 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Roy McMillan play?
- Roy McMillan played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roy McMillan and how much did he weigh?
- Roy McMillan was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Roy McMillan hit each season?
- Roy McMillan's home runs by season: 1 in 1951, 7 in 1952, 5 in 1953, 4 in 1954, 1 in 1955, 3 in 1956, 1 in 1957, 1 in 1958, 9 in 1959, 10 in 1960, 7 in 1961, 12 in 1962, 4 in 1963, 1 in 1964, 1 in 1965, and 1 in 1966. His most in one season was 12, in 1962.
- What was Roy McMillan's career batting average?
- Roy McMillan batted .243 over his career, with 1,639 hits in 6,752 at bats.
- How many RBI did Roy McMillan have?
- Roy McMillan drove in 594 runs in his career.
- Is Roy McMillan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roy McMillan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Roy McMillan make?
- Roy McMillan was selected to 2 All-Star Games.