Eric Milton
Born: 8/4/1975 in State College, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-04-05 | Final Game: 2009-06-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Eric Robert Milton
Biography
Eric Milton, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 2009. Known for his powerful left arm and competitive spirit, Milton made a significant mark in major league baseball during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 89-85 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.99, alongside 1,127 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep games competitive. Milton's playing style reflected the era he competed in, characterized by an emphasis on power pitching and offensive production.
Milton was selected as an All-Star once during his career, a testament to his capabilities on the mound. He played for several teams, including the Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds, contributing to their efforts in various seasons. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was vital in the rotations he participated in. Throughout his career, Milton's performances were integral in shaping the pitching landscape of the early 2000s, as he navigated the challenges of a highly competitive league. His legacy remains as a reliable left-handed option for teams looking to bolster their pitching staff during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 85 | 271 | 270 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1582.3 | 1665 | 878 | 267 | 453 | 1127 | 4.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 8 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 172.3 | 195 | 108 | 70 | 107 | 5.64 | -2698.9 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 7 | 11 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 206.3 | 190 | 103 | 63 | 163 | 4.49 | 2316.1 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 13 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200.0 | 205 | 108 | 44 | 160 | 4.86 | 1017.1 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 15 | 7 | 35 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 220.7 | 222 | 106 | 61 | 157 | 4.32 | -968.1 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 13 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 171.0 | 173 | 92 | 30 | 121 | 4.84 | 1450.2 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2.65 | 207.2 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 14 | 6 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201.0 | 196 | 106 | 75 | 161 | 4.75 | -4699.2 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 8 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186.3 | 237 | 134 | 52 | 123 | 6.47 | -5559.9 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 8 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152.7 | 163 | 88 | 42 | 90 | 5.19 | -3282.6 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 5.17 | -109.5 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 3.80 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 205 | 20 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 0.176 | 0.216 | 0.239 | 0.455 | -1236.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 32 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 30 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 34 | 65 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0.154 | -602.7 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 34 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.143 | -393.4 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 28 | 49 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.224 | -239.9 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ALDS1 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | ALCS | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | ALDS2 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16.3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1.65 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ALDS1 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2002 | ALCS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.50 |
| 2002 | ALDS2 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2.57 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 271 | 271 | 47 | 144 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | P | 32 | 32 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | MIN | P | 34 | 34 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | MIN | P | 33 | 33 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIN | P | 35 | 34 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | MIN | P | 29 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | PHI | P | 34 | 34 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CIN | P | 34 | 34 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CIN | P | 26 | 26 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | CIN | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 272 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-09-11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CIN | NL | $10,333,333 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | $9,833,333 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | $5,333,333 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $2,150,000 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $285,000 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $240,000 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $47,344,999 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | College Park | MD | 1994, 1995, 1996 |