Roy McMillan
| Roy McMillan | |
|---|---|
McMillan in about 1953 | |
| Shortstop / Manager | |
| Born: July 17, 1929 Bonham, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: November 2, 1997 (aged 68) Bonham, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 1951, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 3, 1966, for the New York Mets | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .243 |
| Home runs | 68 |
| Runs batted in | 594 |
| Managerial record | 27–28 |
| Winning % | .491 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Roy David McMillan (July 17, 1929 – November 2, 1997) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1951 to 1966, most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, where he was the starting shortstop for nine seasons.
A two-time All-Star player, McMillan was one of the top defensive shortstops of his era. Nicknamed "Mr. Shortstop" because of his defensive play, he won three Gold Glove Awards during his tenure with the Reds. He teamed with Reds second baseman, Johnny Temple, to form one of the best double-play combinations of the 1950s.
McMillan also played for the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Mets. Following his retirement as a player, McMillan managed the Brewers and Mets. McMillan was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1971.