Kevin Millar
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2009)
Kevin Millar was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2009 for 4 teams, including the Florida Marlins, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,427 career games, he hit .274 with 1,284 hits, 170 home runs, and 699 RBI. His career PIV β Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact β is 7,439.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-11
- Last Game
- 2009-10-03
Full name: Kevin Charles Millar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,427 | 4,688 | 648 | 1,284 | 296 | 15 | 170 | 699 | 7 | 564 | 838 | .274 | .358 | .452 | .810 | 7,439 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .358 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons β +6.7% above league average.
Career SLG .452 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons β +6.6% above league average.
Career OPS .810 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons β +6.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 105 | 351 | 48 | 100 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 67 | 1 | 40 | 64 | .285 | .271 (+5%) | .344 (+5%) | .433 (avg) | .778 (+2%) | 154.6 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | 123 | 259 | 36 | 67 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 42 | 0 | 36 | 47 | .259 | .270 (-4%) | .344 (+6%) | .437 (+14%) | .782 (+10%) | 589.3 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 144 | 449 | 62 | 141 | 39 | 5 | 20 | 85 | 0 | 39 | 70 | .314 | .263 (+19%) | .332 (+13%) | .426 (+31%) | .758 (+23%) | 2058.4 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | 126 | 438 | 58 | 134 | 41 | 0 | 16 | 57 | 0 | 40 | 74 | .306 | .261 (+17%) | .331 (+11%) | .416 (+22%) | .747 (+17%) | 1447.3 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 148 | 544 | 83 | 150 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 96 | 3 | 60 | 108 | .276 | .264 (+4%) | .332 (+5%) | .422 (+12%) | .754 (+9%) | 966.8 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 150 | 508 | 74 | 151 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 74 | 1 | 57 | 91 | .297 | .266 (+12%) | .335 (+14%) | .427 (+11%) | .762 (+12%) | 1509.4 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 134 | 449 | 57 | 122 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 74 | .272 | .264 (+3%) | .330 (+7%) | .418 (-5%) | .749 (+1%) | 150.9 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 132 | 430 | 64 | 117 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 64 | 1 | 59 | 74 | .272 | .269 (+1%) | .336 (+11%) | .431 (+1%) | .768 (+6%) | 717.9 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 140 | 476 | 63 | 121 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 63 | 1 | 76 | 94 | .254 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (+9%) | .422 (-1%) | .758 (+3%) | 588.2 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 145 | 531 | 73 | 124 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 72 | 0 | 71 | 93 | .234 | .263 (-11%) | .333 (-3%) | .416 (-5%) | .749 (-4%) | -349.6 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 78 | 251 | 29 | 56 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 49 | .223 | .262 (-15%) | .332 (-7%) | .417 (-13%) | .750 (-10%) | -394.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,427 | 4,688 | 648 | 1,284 | 296 | 15 | 170 | 699 | 7 | 564 | 838 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 7,439 | ||
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.
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 | .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 | .333 |
| 2004 | ALCS | BOS | 7 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | .250 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | BOS | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .300 |
| 2004 | WS | BOS | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .125 |
| 2003 | ALCS | BOS | 7 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | .241 |
| 2003 | ALDS2 | BOS | 5 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .238 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1427 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 728 | 2370 | 375 | 681 | 97 | 402 | .287 |
| Away | 699 | 2318 | 273 | 603 | 73 | 297 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-03 | TOR | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-30 | TOR | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-09-29 | TOR | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-28 | TOR | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | TOR | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-22 | TOR | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-20 | TOR | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-11 | TOR | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-08 | TOR | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-06 | TOR | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | FLO | 1B | 94 | 89 | 719 | 53 | 4 | 80 |
| 1999 | FLO | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | FLO | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | FLO | 1B | 34 | 31 | 233 | 29 | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | FLO | 3B | 13 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | FLO | OF | 18 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | 1B | 15 | 15 | 117 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | FLO | 3B | 10 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | FLO | OF | 86 | 85 | 144 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | FLO | 1B | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | FLO | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | FLO | OF | 108 | 108 | 187 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | BOS | 1B | 101 | 96 | 858 | 81 | 4 | 80 |
| 2003 | BOS | OF | 31 | 26 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | 1B | 69 | 66 | 466 | 58 | 6 | 45 |
| 2004 | BOS | OF | 74 | 66 | 121 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | BOS | 1B | 110 | 102 | 798 | 85 | 7 | 67 |
| 2005 | BOS | OF | 34 | 24 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | 1B | 98 | 97 | 764 | 62 | 4 | 74 |
| 2007 | BAL | 1B | 101 | 101 | 852 | 66 | 1 | 94 |
| 2007 | BAL | OF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | 1B | 130 | 128 | 1099 | 110 | 6 | 128 |
| 2009 | TOR | 1B | 46 | 44 | 376 | 27 | 4 | 40 |
| 2009 | TOR | 3B | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kevin Millar (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kevin Millar: the record in brief
April 11, 1998 and October 3, 2009 bracket Kevin Millar's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Millar played for the Florida Marlins (1998 to 2002), the Boston Red Sox (2003 through 2005), the Baltimore Orioles (2006 to 2008), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2009). Born on September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Millar is listed as a first baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. Kevin Millar was the playing name; the full given name is Kevin Charles.
In 1,427 games and 4,688 at bats, Millar batted .274 with 1,284 hits, adding 170 homers and 699 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .358 and .452 give Millar a career OPS of .810. Against a .266 league average for those years, Millar's .274 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 6.6% above league average (.810 against .760). 2003 was Millar's biggest home run year, with 25. Millar collected a career-high 151 hits in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Millar
- What years did Kevin Millar play?
- Kevin Millar played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2009.
- Was Kevin Millar a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Millar was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kevin Millar hit?
- Kevin Millar hit 170 career home runs with 1284 hits.
- What was Kevin Millar's career batting average?
- Kevin Millar batted .274 over his career, with 1,284 hits in 4,688 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Millar have?
- Kevin Millar drove in 699 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Millar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Millar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.