Kevin Millar was a first baseman/outfielder who played for the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays in his 12 year career. After his playing career, Millar switched to broadcasting. In this article one will learn a plethora about Kevin Millar.

Kevin Millar was born September 24, 1971. He was raised only by his mother, Judy Millar. Mrs. Millar raised Kevin into a baseball player. On April 11 of 1998, Kevin Millar went 1-2 in his Major League debut with the Florida Marlins. His first full season was the next year in 1999. That year, he hit nine home runs and collected 17 doubles in 105 games. 2001 was when he really opened eyes. Millar had one of his best seasons that year. He hit 20 home runs, collected 39 doubles, drove in 85 RBIs, and posted a career best in batting average with a .314 mark and slugging percentage with an outstanding .557. 2002 saw similar numbers for Millar. He connected for 16 home runs and 41 doubles. He would continue his success with the Red Sox. After the Marlins tried to sell Millar to Japan, the Boston Red Sox came and seized the opportunity. Kevin showed the Marlins why they should have kept him. In 148 games with the Sox, Millar hit 30 doubles, scored a career high 83 runs, hit a career high 25 home runs, drove in a career high 96 RBIs, and posted a .276 batting average. In 2004, Kevin Millar was part of something special. Millar lead the team to the World Series with his great stats and wacky gimmicks. Despite hitting 18 home runs and connecting for 36 doubles, Millar came up with a phrase “Cowboy Up.” It became a success and gave motivation for the ball club. The Red Sox would go on to win the World Series for the first time since 1918.

2008 was Millar’s last full season. He played 145 for the Orioles hitting 20 homers and 25 doubles. Kevin played half a season for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009. He tried to come back in 2010 with the Cubs but decided to call it quits. Kevin Millar finished his career with 170 home runs, 699 runs batted in, 648 runs, 296 doubles, 1,284 hits, and a World Series ring in 1,427 career regular season games. After his playing career, Kevin Millar still found a place in baseball. He joined MLB Network and was named the co-host of the new show, Intentional Talk. He still hosts today alongside fellow cost and friend Chris Rose. Now he visits other stadiums and interviews players for his job. All the players enjoy talking to and being around Kevin Millar. As one can see, Kevin Millar is one of the most loved players in Red Sox history and on MLB Network.