Lamar University Athletics

Kevin Millar was a two-year letterwinner for Lamar University in 1992 and 1993. He helped LU win the 1993 Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament championships, advancing to the NCAA Central Regional Championships in College Station, Texas.

As a senior in 1993, Millar hit .324 with 70 hits, 53 runs scored, a team-best 18 doubles, five home runs and 53 runs batted in.

In 1992, Millar led LU in runs scored (41), hits (56), home runs (13) and RBIs (50) to earn All-Sun Belt Conference honors. He also earned the Al Vincent Award, which is given annually to LU’s top hitter.

Millar enjoyed an outstanding minor-league career that culminated in being named MVP of the Class AA Eastern League in 1997 as a member of the Portland Sea Dogs. He made his major league debut a year later with the Florida Marlins.

Millar was acquired by the Boston Red Sox in 2003 and enjoyed his best season as a major leaguer as he posted career bests of 25 home runs and 96 RBIs. In 2004, Millar helped the Red Sox win their first World Series title since 1918.

Millar played 12 seasons in the major leagues. In addition to the Marlins and the Red Sox, he spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles. He hit .274 for his career with 170 home runs and 699 RBIs. After his playing career, Millar went into broadcasting as an analyst for the MLB Network and New England Sports Network.