Randy Milligan
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1994)
Randy Milligan was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994 for 6 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 8 seasons. In 703 career games, he hit .261 with 553 hits, 70 home runs, and 284 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,566.
- 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
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-12
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: Randy Andre Milligan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | 2,118 | 305 | 553 | 106 | 10 | 70 | 284 | 16 | 447 | 431 | .261 | .391 | .420 | .810 | 7,566 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .391 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.
Career SLG .420 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career OPS .810 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +12.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 40 | 82 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 24 | .220 | .254 (-14%) | .317 (+19%) | .377 (+3%) | .695 (+11%) | 230.1 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 124 | 365 | 56 | 98 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 45 | 9 | 74 | 75 | .268 | .254 (+6%) | .319 (+23%) | .375 (+22%) | .694 (+23%) | 1834.5 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 109 | 362 | 64 | 96 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 60 | 6 | 88 | 68 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .324 (+26%) | .385 (+28%) | .710 (+27%) | 2183.9 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 141 | 483 | 57 | 127 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 70 | 0 | 84 | 108 | .263 | .255 (+3%) | .323 (+15%) | .384 (+5%) | .708 (+10%) | 1278.2 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 137 | 462 | 71 | 111 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 53 | 0 | 106 | 81 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .322 (+19%) | .377 (-4%) | .699 (+6%) | 1101.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 83 | 234 | 30 | 64 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 46 | 49 | .274 | .265 (+3%) | .332 (+18%) | .403 (+1%) | .735 (+9%) | 567.8 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 19 | 47 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 4 | .426 | — | — | — | — | 567.8 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | 47 | 82 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 21 | .232 | .269 (-14%) | .338 (-1%) | .424 (-22%) | .763 (-13%) | -154.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 703 | 2,118 | 305 | 553 | 106 | 10 | 70 | 284 | 16 | 447 | 431 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 7,609 | ||
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 (703 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 355 | 1032 | 151 | 258 | 39 | 138 | .250 |
| Away | 348 | 1086 | 154 | 295 | 31 | 146 | .272 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | WSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-07 | WSN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-08-06 | WSN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-03 | WSN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-08-02 | WSN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-31 | WSN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-30 | WSN | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-27 | WSN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-17 | WSN | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-08 | WSN | SDP | 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 | 587 | 544 | 4637 | 424 | 41 | 486 |
| OF | 20 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PIT | 1B | 25 | 23 | 213 | 15 | 3 | 19 |
| 1988 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BAL | 1B | 117 | 106 | 914 | 83 | 5 | 92 |
| 1990 | BAL | 1B | 98 | 96 | 846 | 87 | 9 | 94 |
| 1991 | BAL | 1B | 106 | 103 | 929 | 81 | 10 | 92 |
| 1991 | BAL | OF | 9 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | BAL | 1B | 129 | 129 | 1009 | 76 | 7 | 110 |
| 1993 | CIN | 1B | 61 | 60 | 468 | 56 | 3 | 47 |
| 1993 | CIN | OF | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | CLE | 1B | 18 | 11 | 101 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| 1994 | MON | 1B | 33 | 16 | 157 | 19 | 4 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 587 |
| Left Field | 19 |
| Designated Hitter | 42 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-06-29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MON | NL | $600,000 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | $635,000 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $330,000 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $155,000 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $75,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,057,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego | CA | 1980 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Randy Milligan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Randy Milligan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Randy Milligan debuted on September 12, 1987 and played a final game on August 11, 1994. By club, Milligan's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1987), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1988), the Baltimore Orioles (1989 to 1992), the Cincinnati Reds (1993), the Cleveland Indians (1993), and the Montreal Expos (1994). Listed as a first baseman, Milligan threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. Milligan was born on November 27, 1961, in San Diego, CA, USA. The given name on file is Randy Andre Milligan.
In 703 games and 2,118 at bats, Milligan batted .261 with 553 hits, along with 70 home runs and 284 RBI. Reaching base at a .391 clip and slugging .420, Milligan finished with a .810 OPS. The .261 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .810 to a league .718, 12.8% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Milligan
- What years did Randy Milligan play?
- Randy Milligan played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994.
- Was Randy Milligan a pitcher?
- No. Randy Milligan was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Randy Milligan hit?
- Randy Milligan hit 70 career home runs with 553 hits.
- What was Randy Milligan's career batting average?
- Randy Milligan batted .261 over his career, with 553 hits in 2,118 at bats.
- How many RBI did Randy Milligan have?
- Randy Milligan drove in 284 runs in his career.
- Is Randy Milligan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Randy Milligan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.