Kevin Millar, baseball player, 170 home runs, 1998-2009

Kevin Millar

Born: 9/24/1971 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-11 | Final Game: 2009-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kevin Charles Millar

Biography

Kevin Millar, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2009. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Millar played in 1,427 games throughout his career, amassing a total of 1,284 hits. His offensive contributions included 170 home runs and 699 RBIs, alongside a respectable batting average of .274. Although not primarily known for his speed, he did manage to steal 7 bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Millar was particularly notable for his tenure with the Boston Red Sox, where he became an integral part of the team's historic 2004 season that culminated in breaking an 86-year championship drought. He was known for his charismatic personality and unorthodox playing style, which endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Millar's impact on the game extended beyond his statistics; he played a significant role in the Red Sox's culture during a transformative era in baseball, which included themes of resilience and camaraderie. His contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, particularly among the Red Sox faithful.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1427 4688 648 1284 296 15 170 699 7 564 838 0.274 0.358 0.452 0.810 7287.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
28 95 11 23 5 0 2 10 11 21 0.242

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS1 BOS 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.333
2004 ALCS BOS 7 24 4 6 3 0 0 2 5 4 0.250
2004 ALDS1 BOS 3 10 2 3 0 0 1 4 1 1 0.300
2004 WS BOS 4 8 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 0.125
2003 ALCS BOS 7 29 3 7 0 0 1 3 1 9 0.241
2003 ALDS2 BOS 5 21 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.238

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 800 770 6288 578 39 636
3B 32 27 23 48 4 5
OF 355 325 570 13 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 800
Third Base 32
Left Field 196
Right Field 170
Designated Hitter 145

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-07-24
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-07-14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TOR AL $850,000
2008 BAL AL $3,800,000
2007 BAL AL $2,750,000
2006 BAL AL $2,100,000
2005 BOS AL $3,500,000
2004 BOS AL $3,300,000
2003 BOS AL $2,000,000
2002 FLO NL $900,000
2001 FLO NL $700,000
2000 FLO NL $265,000
1999 FLO NL $200,000
1998 FLO NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $20,535,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lamar University Beaumont TX 1992, 1993