Lastings Milledge
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2011)
Lastings Milledge was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011 for 4 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 6 seasons. In 433 career games, he hit .269 with 404 hits, 33 home runs, and 167 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-05-30
- Last Game
- 2011-04-06
Full name: Lastings Darnell Milledge
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 1,500 | 166 | 404 | 73 | 8 | 33 | 167 | 40 | 104 | 287 | .269 | .328 | .395 | .723 | -575 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .395 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .723 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 56 | 166 | 14 | 40 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 39 | .241 | .269 (-11%) | .336 (-8%) | .431 (-12%) | .768 (-10%) | -287.2 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 59 | 184 | 27 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 13 | 42 | .272 | .268 (+1%) | .335 (+2%) | .422 (+5%) | .758 (+4%) | 142.2 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 138 | 523 | 65 | 140 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 61 | 24 | 38 | 96 | .268 | .263 (+1%) | .333 (-1%) | .416 (-4%) | .749 (-2%) | -204.2 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 7 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 58 | 220 | 20 | 64 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 37 | .291 | .262 (+11%) | .332 (avg) | .417 (-5%) | .750 (-3%) | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 113 | 379 | 38 | 105 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 28 | 62 | .277 | .257 (+8%) | .325 (+2%) | .402 (-6%) | .728 (-2%) | -118.7 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 433 | 1,500 | 166 | 404 | 73 | 8 | 33 | 167 | 40 | 104 | 287 | .269 | — | — | — | — | -468 | ||
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 (433 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 226 | 795 | 96 | 228 | 19 | 108 | .287 |
| Away | 207 | 705 | 70 | 176 | 14 | 59 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-06 | CHW | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-04-01 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-13 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-12 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-08 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-04 | PIT | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-03 | PIT | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-30 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-08-29 | PIT | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-27 | PIT | MIL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 158 |
| Center Field | 153 |
| Right Field | 97 |
Salary History
Lastings Milledge's recorded salaries total $2,189,500 over 5 seasons, 2007 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Milledge's career ran from 2006 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $500,000 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | $452,000 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $452,000 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | $402,500 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $383,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,189,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lastings Milledge (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Lastings Milledge: the record in brief
Lastings Milledge played a first major league game on May 30, 2006 and a last one on April 6, 2011. Club by club, the record runs the New York Mets (2006 to 2007), the Washington Nationals (2008 through 2009), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009 through 2010), and the Chicago White Sox (2011). Milledge played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on April 5, 1985, in Bradenton, FL, USA, Milledge was listed at 210 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio lists the given name Lastings Darnell.
In 433 games and 1,500 at bats, Milledge batted .269 with 404 hits, plus 33 homers, 167 RBI, and 40 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .328 and the slugging percentage .395, for an OPS of .723. The .269 career average is close to the .263 the league hit across the same seasons. No season beat the 14 home runs Milledge hit in 2008. No season topped the 140 hits of 2008. Milledge stole 24 bases in 2008, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lastings Milledge
- What years did Lastings Milledge play?
- Lastings Milledge played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011.
- Was Lastings Milledge a pitcher?
- No. Lastings Milledge was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lastings Milledge hit?
- Lastings Milledge hit 33 career home runs with 404 hits.
- What teams did Lastings Milledge play for?
- Lastings Milledge played for 4 teams: the New York Mets (2006–2007), the Washington Nationals (2008–2009), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009–2010), and the Chicago White Sox (2011).
- What were Lastings Milledge's career stats?
- In 433 games, Lastings Milledge had 404 hits, 33 home runs, 167 RBI, 166 runs, and 40 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- How much did Lastings Milledge earn in his career?
- Lastings Milledge's recorded salaries total $2,189,500 over 5 seasons, 2007 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Milledge's career ran from 2006 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Lastings Milledge's salary?
- Lastings Milledge's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $500,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $383,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2011.
- What position did Lastings Milledge play?
- Lastings Milledge played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lastings Milledge and how much did he weigh?
- Lastings Milledge was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lastings Milledge hit each season?
- Lastings Milledge's home runs by season: 4 in 2006, 7 in 2007, 14 in 2008, 4 in 2009, 4 in 2010, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 14, in 2008.
- What was Lastings Milledge's career batting average?
- Lastings Milledge batted .269 over his career, with 404 hits in 1,500 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lastings Milledge have?
- Lastings Milledge drove in 167 runs in his career.
- Is Lastings Milledge in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lastings Milledge has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.