Kevin Millwood is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for 16 seasons. He was born on December 24, 1974, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Millwood was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 1993 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Braves in 1997 and played for them until 2002.
During his time with the Braves, Millwood was a key member of their starting rotation. He had a breakout season in 1999 when he went 18-7 with a 2.68 ERA and 205 strikeouts. He was named to the National League All-Star team that year and finished third in the NL Cy Young Award voting.
After the 2002 season, Millwood became a free agent and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. He spent two seasons with the Phillies, where he continued to be a solid starting pitcher. In 2003, he led the NL in ERA with a 2.86 mark.
In 2005, Millwood signed with the Cleveland Indians. He spent two seasons with the Indians, where he struggled with injuries and inconsistency. In 2007, he signed with the Texas Rangers and had a bounce-back season. He went 10-14 with a 5.16 ERA, but he led the American League in starts with 34 and innings pitched with 201.
Millwood spent four seasons with the Rangers and was a workhorse for their starting rotation. He pitched over 200 innings in each of his first three seasons with the team and was a key member of their 2010 AL Championship team.
After the 2010 season, Millwood signed with the Baltimore Orioles. He spent one season with the Orioles, where he struggled with injuries and had a 4.25 ERA in 31 starts.
Millwood spent his final season in the majors with the Seattle Mariners in 2012. He went 6-12 with a 4.25 ERA in 28 starts.
Overall, Millwood had a solid career in the majors. He finished with a record of 169-152 and a 4.11 ERA. He was a workhorse for his teams, pitching over 200 innings in a season seven times. He was also a good strikeout pitcher, finishing his career with 2,083 strikeouts.
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