17 Facts About Kevin Millwood

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Kevin Austin Millwood was born on December 24,1974 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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Kevin Millwood played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners.

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In 2012, Kevin Millwood became the 67th pitcher to record 2,000 career strikeouts.

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Kevin Millwood was raised by Kathy Coplen and Bill Kevin Millwood in Bessemer City, North Carolina.

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Kevin Millwood attended Bessemer City High School where he played baseball, basketball and football.

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Kevin Millwood was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 1993 MLB draft.

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Kevin Millwood formed a part of the Braves' star pitching rotation, which consisted of Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Tom Glavine.

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Kevin Millwood finished third in the National League Cy Young voting and 26th on the National League MVP ballot.

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Kevin Millwood was selected as an All-Star in 1999, his only appearance in the Midsummer Classic.

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10.

In 2005, Kevin Millwood signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the Cleveland Indians.

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11.

Kevin Millwood finished tied for sixth in the balloting for the 2005 AL Cy Young Award.

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12.

Kevin Millwood was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on December 9,2009, for Chris Ray and a player to be named later.

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On March 25,2011, Kevin Millwood was signed to a minor league contract by the New York Yankees.

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14.

Kevin Millwood signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on May 19,2011.

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15.

Kevin Millwood notched a win over Yankee starter Andy Pettitte, who was pitching in the majors for the first time since 2010.

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16.

Kevin Millwood threw a curveball and a changeup that he used against left-handed hitters.

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Kevin Millwood tended to use the cutter early in the count, with higher use of his breaking balls in two-strike situations.

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