Ralph Milliard, baseball player, 1996-1998

Ralph Milliard

Born: 12/30/1973 in Willemstad, Curaçao

MLB Debut: 1996-05-12 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

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

Full name: Ralph Gregory Milliard

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Biography

Ralph Milliard was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Born in 1973, Milliard's career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he appeared in 42 games. He recorded a total of 16 hits, which included no home runs, and drove in 3 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .172. Despite the modest statistics, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of a transitional period in baseball that saw an emphasis on speed and defensive versatility. Milliard also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases throughout his career. His time in the league coincided with a shift towards more specialized roles for players, as teams began to look for specific skill sets in their rosters. Although he may not have achieved widespread recognition, Milliard's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the diverse experiences of players during the late 1990s, a time marked by both the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. After his final game on September 27, 1998, Milliard's presence in the sport remained a testament to the dedication and passion required to reach the Major Leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 93 12 16 2 0 0 3 3 17 20 0.172 0.310 0.194 0.503 -343.4

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
1996 MIA NL 24 62 7 10 2 0 0 1 2 14 16 0.161 .269 (-40%) .340 (-8%) .426 (-55%) .767 (-34%) -343.4
1997 MIA NL 8 30 2 6 0 0 0 2 1 3 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYN NL 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 37 26 59 99 6 23
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 FLO 2B 24 18 42 65 5 14
1997 FLO 2B 8 8 14 32 0 9
1998 NYN 2B 5 0 3 2 1 0
1998 NYN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 37
Shortstop 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 CIN NL $210,000
Total Career Earnings $210,000