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| Kevin Millar | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kevin Millar |
| Birth date | 24 September 1971 |
| Birth place | Hollywood, Florida |
| Position | First baseman / Outfielder |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | September 3 |
| Debutyear | 1998 |
| Debutteam | Baltimore Orioles |
| Finaldate | September 28 |
| Finalyear | 2008 |
| Finalteam | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Stat1label | Batting average |
| Stat1value | .271 |
| Stat2label | Home runs |
| Stat2value | 106 |
| Stat3label | Runs batted in |
| Stat3value | 503 |
Kevin Millar
Kevin Millar is an American former professional Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder, known for his role in the 2003 Boston Red Sox World Series championship and for his subsequent career as a baseball analyst and television personality. Over a ten-year MLB career he played for teams including the Baltimore Orioles, Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and contributed to clubhouse leadership, popular culture references, and media coverage of Baseball Hall of Fame-era baseball. Millar's post-playing career has included work with MLB Network, regional sports networks, and appearances on national television.
Millar was born in Hollywood, Florida and attended John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres, Florida. He played college baseball at Indian River State College before transferring to Florida Atlantic University, where he competed for the Owls under coach Kevin Cooney. During summers he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Chatham Anglers and Falmouth Commodores, drawing attention from scouts from the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox. Millar was selected in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft and developed in the minor league systems of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, including stops with the Durham Bulls, Rochester Red Wings, and Bowie Baysox.
Millar made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 1998 and later played for the Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins, earning regular playing time with the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs before signing with the Boston Red Sox in 2003. In Boston he provided key offensive production and clubhouse leadership alongside players such as David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Pedro Martínez, Jason Varitek, and Derek Lowe during the Red Sox postseason run that ended the franchise's 86-year drought with a championship over the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 World Series. Millar is remembered for his role in the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, where he delivered timely hits and helped rally the team after facing elimination in the three-game deficit comeback that included pivotal games at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium. After Boston he finished his MLB career with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008, having accumulated career totals that include a .271 batting average, 106 home runs, and 503 runs batted in. Throughout his career he played under managers such as Jim Leyland, Don Zimmer, Terry Francona, and Buck Showalter and shared rosters with contemporaries like Nomar Garciaparra, Curt Schilling, Mike Lowell, and Johnny Damon.
Following retirement Millar transitioned to broadcasting and media, joining MLB Network as an analyst and contributing to regional broadcasts with NESN and SportsNet New York. He served as a studio analyst for Fox Sports and appeared on programs such as MLB Tonight, Intentional Talk, and local pregame shows for the Red Sox and Blue Jays. Millar has worked alongside broadcasters and analysts including Bob Costas, Kevin Millar (never link), Kevin Youkilis, Jon Morosi, Greg Amsinger, Matt Vasgersian, and Harold Reynolds—bringing firsthand insight into clubhouse dynamics, player development, and postseason strategy. He has been a frequent guest on national talk shows and podcasts discussing topics related to World Series history, All-Star Game selections, and analytics debates involving figures like Bill James and Tom Tango.
Millar resides in Florida and has been involved in charitable work with organizations such as Curtis Granderson Foundation initiatives and local youth baseball programs connected to Little League Baseball and Babe Ruth League. He has participated in celebrity events with other athletes and entertainers including David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, and media personalities from Boston and Toronto. Millar's approachable persona has led to guest appearances on mainstream television and endorsements tied to baseball nostalgia and promotional events celebrating teams like the Red Sox and Orioles.
Millar's legacy is tied to the 2004 Boston Red Sox comeback and the franchise's broader revival in the early 21st century alongside alums commemorated at the Fenway Park monuments and team halls of fame. He has been honored in alumni events hosted by the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox and has participated in Old Timers' Day celebrations and charity exhibitions featuring former players such as Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz, Wade Boggs, and Jim Rice. Millar remains a popular figure in retrospectives about the 2004 postseason, frequently cited in documentaries, anniversary panels, and discussions of clubhouse leadership abetted by personalities like Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe.
Category:1971 births Category:Major League Baseball first basemen Category:Boston Red Sox players Category:Living people