Roy McMillan, baseball player, 1951-1966

Roy McMillan

Born: 7/17/1929 in Bonham, TX, USA

Died: 11/2/1997 in Bonham, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-16 | Final Game: 1966-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Roy David McMillan

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Biography

Roy McMillan was a prominent Major League Baseball shortstop whose career spanned from 1951 to 1966. Born in 1929, McMillan made a significant impact on the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented approach in baseball. Over the course of his career, he played in 2,093 games, amassing 1,639 hits, 68 home runs, and 594 RBIs. Known for his defensive prowess and steady presence on the field, McMillan was selected as an All-Star twice, showcasing his talent among the league's best players. McMillan was not only a reliable infielder but also demonstrated notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 41 stolen bases. With a batting average of .243, he contributed to his teams with a blend of power and contact hitting. His longevity and consistency in the game helped define his era, as he played for teams that sought to adapt to changing offensive strategies while maintaining strong defensive fundamentals. McMillan's career remains a testament to the valuable role of shortstops during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2093 6752 739 1639 253 35 68 594 41 665 711 0.243 0.314 0.321 0.635 -13543.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1951 CIN NL 85 199 21 42 4 0 1 8 0 17 26 0.211 .260 (-19%) .336 (-19%) .385 (-36%) .721 (-28%) -1026.0
1952 CIN NL 154 540 60 132 32 2 7 57 4 45 81 0.244 .252 (-3%) .326 (-6%) .369 (-5%) .696 (-6%) -704.0
1953 CIN NL 155 557 51 130 15 4 5 43 2 43 52 0.233 .264 (-12%) .335 (-14%) .397 (-24%) .733 (-19%) -2280.9
1954 CIN NL 154 588 86 147 21 2 4 42 4 47 54 0.250 .261 (-4%) .333 (-8%) .390 (-20%) .723 (-14%) -1700.2
1955 CIN NL 151 470 50 126 21 2 1 37 4 66 33 0.268 .258 (+4%) .332 (+10%) .393 (-17%) .726 (-5%) -168.7
1956 CIN NL 150 479 51 126 16 7 3 62 4 76 54 0.263 .258 (+2%) .331 (+10%) .397 (-13%) .728 (-3%) 1.1
1957 CIN NL 151 448 50 122 25 5 1 55 5 66 44 0.272 .257 (+6%) .323 (+14%) .391 (-9%) .715 (+2%) 439.4
1958 CIN NL 145 393 48 90 18 3 1 25 5 47 33 0.229 .257 (-11%) .324 (-4%) .394 (-24%) .719 (-15%) -1107.2
1959 CIN NL 79 246 38 65 14 2 9 24 0 27 27 0.264 .256 (+3%) .323 (+7%) .392 (+14%) .715 (+11%) 495.4
1960 CIN NL 124 399 42 94 12 2 10 42 2 35 40 0.236 .255 (-8%) .323 (-7%) .387 (-10%) .711 (-8%) -662.5
1961 ATL NL 154 505 42 111 16 0 7 48 2 61 86 0.220 .258 (-15%) .328 (-7%) .399 (-27%) .727 (-18%) -1745.6
1962 ATL NL 137 468 66 115 13 0 12 41 2 60 53 0.246 .257 (-5%) .326 (+3%) .393 (-11%) .719 (-5%) -227.2
1963 ATL NL 100 320 35 80 10 1 4 29 1 17 25 0.250 .246 (+2%) .308 (-6%) .371 (-13%) .680 (-9%) -541.0
1964 ATL NL 8 13 1 4 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1964 NYN NL 113 379 30 80 8 2 1 25 3 14 16 0.211 .250 (-16%) .312 (-21%) .377 (-34%) .690 (-28%) 0.0
1965 NYN NL 157 528 44 128 19 2 1 42 1 24 60 0.242 .245 (-1%) .310 (-10%) .371 (-22%) .682 (-16%) -1689.2
1966 NYN NL 76 220 24 47 9 1 1 12 1 20 25 0.214 .248 (-14%) .309 (-8%) .376 (-26%) .685 (-18%) -653.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 4 4 14 1 2
3B 12 0 13 28 1 5
SS 2028 1605 3705 6191 290 1304

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 CIN 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1951 CIN 3B 12 0 13 28 1 5
1951 CIN SS 54 0 78 132 8 23
1952 CIN SS 154 0 297 495 24 101
1953 CIN SS 155 0 288 519 23 114
1954 CIN SS 154 154 341 464 34 129
1955 CIN SS 150 148 290 495 25 111
1956 CIN SS 150 150 319 511 21 105
1957 CIN SS 151 149 253 418 16 86
1958 CIN SS 145 131 278 394 14 81
1959 CIN SS 73 72 163 205 10 50
1960 CIN 2B 10 4 3 14 1 2
1960 CIN SS 116 101 171 315 18 68
1961 ML1 SS 154 154 257 496 19 110
1962 ML1 SS 135 124 243 424 19 85
1963 ML1 SS 94 90 143 283 9 60
1964 ML1 SS 8 6 7 7 1 2
1964 NYN SS 111 111 217 353 14 64
1965 NYN SS 153 152 248 477 27 80
1966 NYN SS 71 63 112 203 8 35

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 12
Shortstop 2028

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1959 Gold Glove SS
1958 Gold Glove SS
1957 Gold Glove SS

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1961 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 8.0 224 0
1957 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 6.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 96.0 336 3
1954 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 2.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 15.0 336 0