Billy McMillon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2004)
Billy McMillon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Florida Marlins, a span of 9 seasons. In 269 career games, he hit .248 with 149 hits, 16 home runs, and 93 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 172 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-07-26
- Last Game
- 2004-10-03
Full name: William Edward McMillon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 601 | 66 | 149 | 35 | 3 | 16 | 93 | 4 | 64 | 140 | .248 | .322 | .396 | .718 | -124 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OPS .718 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | FLO | NL | 28 | 51 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .216 | .269 (-20%) | .340 (-16%) | .426 (-49%) | .767 (-35%) | -280.1 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | 13 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 24 | 72 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 17 | .292 | .266 (+9%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (+9%) | .756 (+5%) | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 46 | 123 | 20 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 19 | .301 | .270 (+11%) | .344 (+12%) | .437 (+8%) | .782 (+10%) | 235.6 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 20 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .088 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 20 | 58 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 13 | .293 | .263 (+11%) | .332 (+7%) | .426 (+5%) | .758 (+6%) | 0.0 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 66 | 153 | 15 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 36 | .268 | .264 (+1%) | .332 (+7%) | .422 (+8%) | .754 (+8%) | 236.8 |
| 2004 | OAK | AL | 52 | 92 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 22 | .185 | .266 (-31%) | .335 (-24%) | .427 (-24%) | .762 (-24%) | -382.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 269 | 601 | 66 | 149 | 35 | 3 | 16 | 93 | 4 | 64 | 140 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -190 | ||
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 (269 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 140 | 320 | 36 | 83 | 8 | 48 | .259 |
| Away | 129 | 281 | 30 | 66 | 8 | 45 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-03 | OAK | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-10-02 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-10-01 | OAK | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-26 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-15 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-10 | OAK | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-08 | OAK | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-05 | OAK | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-04 | OAK | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 133 | 96 | 188 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | FLO | OF | 15 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | FLO | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | OF | 21 | 19 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | OF | 15 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | OF | 7 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | OF | 16 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | OAK | OF | 36 | 27 | 47 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | OAK | OF | 21 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 109 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 43 |
Salary History
Billy McMillon's recorded salaries total $972,000 over 4 seasons, 1996 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McMillon's career ran from 1996 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | OAK | AL | $450,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $260,000 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $153,000 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $972,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Billy McMillon: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 26, 1996 and the final game on October 3, 2004, Billy McMillon built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Florida Marlins (1996 to 1997), the Philadelphia Phillies (1997), the Detroit Tigers (2000 through 2001), and the Oakland Athletics (2001 to 2004). Born on November 17, 1971, in Alamogordo, NM, USA, McMillon is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 172 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. McMillon's full given name, per the bio, is William Edward McMillon.
Across 269 games at the plate, McMillon's career line reads 149 hits in 601 at bats for a .248 average, plus 16 home runs and 93 runs batted in. McMillon's career OPS of .718 combines a .322 on-base mark with .396 slugging. Measured against the leagues McMillon played in, the .248 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 7.1% below the league. 2003 produced McMillon's most hits, 41 of them for the Oakland Athletics. The Lg AVG column puts McMillon's 2000 at .301 against .270, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 11%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy McMillon
- What years did Billy McMillon play?
- Billy McMillon played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004.
- Was Billy McMillon a pitcher?
- No. Billy McMillon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy McMillon hit?
- Billy McMillon hit 16 career home runs with 149 hits.
- What teams did Billy McMillon play for?
- Billy McMillon played for 4 teams: the Florida Marlins (1996–1997), the Philadelphia Phillies (1997), the Detroit Tigers (2000–2001), and the Oakland Athletics (2001, 2003–2004).
- What were Billy McMillon's career stats?
- In 269 games, Billy McMillon had 149 hits, 16 home runs, 93 RBI, 66 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- How much did Billy McMillon earn in his career?
- Billy McMillon's recorded salaries total $972,000 over 4 seasons, 1996 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McMillon's career ran from 1996 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2003.
- What was Billy McMillon's salary?
- Billy McMillon's last recorded salary was $450,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $450,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 2004.
- What position did Billy McMillon play?
- Billy McMillon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy McMillon and how much did he weigh?
- Billy McMillon was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 172 pounds.
- How many home runs did Billy McMillon hit each season?
- Billy McMillon's home runs by season: 0 in 1996, 2 in 1997, 4 in 2000, 1 in 2001, 6 in 2003, and 3 in 2004. His most in one season was 6, in 2003.
- What was Billy McMillon's career batting average?
- Billy McMillon batted .248 over his career, with 149 hits in 601 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy McMillon have?
- Billy McMillon drove in 93 runs in his career.
- Is Billy McMillon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy McMillon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.