Randy Milligan

Summary

Randall Andre Milligan (born November 27, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played from 1987 to 1994. He is currently a scout with the Baltimore Orioles of the Major League Baseball (MLB). Milligan is nicknamed "Moose".

Randy Milligan
First baseman
Born: (1961-11-27) November 27, 1961 (age 62)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 1987, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
August 11, 1994, for the Montreal Expos
MLB statistics
Batting average.261
Home runs70
Runs batted in284
Teams

In 1987, Milligan won the International League batting title with a .326 BA and was tops in runs scored with 99 and in RBIs with 103.[1] His 29 home runs ranked third in the league, missing the Triple Crown by two home runs. He was the league's MVP, Rookie of the Year, and All-Star first baseman.[2]

Milligan's game-winning double scoring Cal Ripken Jr. on June 17, 1991, is shown in the Oscar-nominated movie A Few Good Men.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Randy Milligan Awards by Baseball Almanac". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "History | International League History". MiLB.com. International League. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Randy Milligan's penchant for walks was unappreciated". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. February 17, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2023.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet