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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 105 | 351 | 48 | 100 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 67 | 1 | 40 | 64 | 0.285 | 154.6 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 123 | 259 | 36 | 67 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 42 | 0 | 36 | 47 | 0.259 | 589.3 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 144 | 449 | 62 | 141 | 39 | 5 | 20 | 85 | 0 | 39 | 70 | 0.314 | 2058.4 |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 126 | 438 | 58 | 134 | 41 | 0 | 16 | 57 | 0 | 40 | 74 | 0.306 | 1447.3 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 148 | 544 | 83 | 150 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 96 | 3 | 60 | 108 | 0.276 | 966.8 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 150 | 508 | 74 | 151 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 74 | 1 | 57 | 91 | 0.297 | 1509.4 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 134 | 449 | 57 | 122 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 74 | 0.272 | 150.9 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 132 | 430 | 64 | 117 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 64 | 1 | 59 | 74 | 0.272 | 717.9 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 140 | 476 | 63 | 121 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 63 | 1 | 76 | 94 | 0.254 | 588.2 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 145 | 531 | 73 | 124 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 72 | 0 | 71 | 93 | 0.234 | -443.5 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 78 | 251 | 29 | 56 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 49 | 0.223 | -451.8 |
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
| 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
| 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 |