Kevin Millar Baseball Reference Overview
Kevin Millar is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder whose career is tracked on Baseball Reference. He played for the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Colorado Rockies from 1998 to 2009, compiling a career .268 batting average, 146 home runs, and 630 RBIs over 1,292 games. His Baseball Reference page lists season-by-season splits, fielding metrics, and advanced stats such as WAR and OPS+.
Millar is best known for his role in the 2004 Boston Red Sox championship team that broke the Curse of the Bambino. He started at first base and provided clutch hitting during the postseason, batting .300 with 2 home runs in the World Series. His profile on Baseball Reference includes postseason splits and minor league affiliates, making it a primary source for fans and analysts.
Kevin Millar Career Statistics and Teams
Season-by-Season Performance
From 1998 to 2009, Millar posted 10 seasons with at least 100 games played. His best offensive year came in 2003 with the Red Sox, when he hit .291 with 29 home runs and 102 RBIs. His Baseball Reference page shows a career OPS+ of 112, indicating he performed slightly above the league average hitter over his full career.
Team Timeline
Millar began with the Florida Marlins in 1998, was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2003, and later signed with the Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies. His contract history includes a 4-year deal with Boston worth $20 million and a 2-year deal with Baltimore worth $13 million. These transactions are documented on Baseball Reference alongside salary figures and team transaction logs.
Kevin Millar Net Worth and Post-Baseball Career
Estimated Net Worth
Kevin Millar net worth is estimated at $15 million, based on career MLB salary, postseason bonuses, and post-retirement media work. His total career MLB earnings exceeded $30 million according to contracts reported by team filings and sports business outlets. After retiring, he became a regular analyst on MLB Network and co-host of the podcast "Intentional Talk."
Current Media Role
Millar currently serves as a studio analyst for MLB Network and appears regularly on MLB.com broadcasts. He also co-hosts the show "Intentional Talk" with Chris Rose, which streams on MLB.tv and YouTube. His post-playing career income is supplemented by appearances, speaking engagements, and autograph signings at memorabilia shows.
For additional verified career data, see the official Kevin Millar page on Baseball Reference at Baseball Reference. For background on MLB Network and post-retirement analyst roles, see the network overview at MLB Network. For financial reporting on athlete contracts and earnings, see Forbes at Forbes. For public contract filings and salary data, see the SEC at SEC EDGAR.