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John McMillon
McMillon with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2024
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1998-01-27) January 27, 1998 (age 26)
Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 17, 2023, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average1.69
Strikeouts21
Teams

John Mitchell McMillon (born January 27, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins.

Amateur career

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McMillon attended Jasper High School in Jasper, Texas. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 21st round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign with Tampa and played college baseball at Texas Tech University. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1] After his junior season, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round of the 2019 MLB draft, but again did not sign and returned to Texas Tech for his senior season.[2]

Professional career

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Kansas City Royals

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After going undrafted in the 2020 MLB draft, McMillon signed with the Kansas City Royals on June 23, 2020.[3] McMillon did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He was assigned to Single–A Columbia to begin the 2021 season, later being promoted to the High–A Quad Cities River Bandits. After posting a 2.70 ERA in 13 games, he was again promoted to the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, where he logged a stellar 0.87 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 5 saves in 20+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5]

On August 16, 2023, McMillon was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] On August 30, the Royals placed McMillon on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearm, retroactive to August 28.[7]

McMillon was optioned to the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers to begin the 2024 season.[8] In 28 appearances for Omaha, he struggled to a 6.53 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. McMillon was designated for assignment by the Royals on July 30, 2024.[9]

Miami Marlins

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On August 2, 2024, McMillon was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[10] In 10 appearances for the Marlins, he compiled a 2–1 record and 1.50 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 12 innings pitched.

Philadelphia Phillies

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On November 4, 2024, McMillon was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "#41 John McMillon - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "McMillon returning to Texas Tech". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "'The Whammer' looks to make his mark in KC". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Royals promote reliever John McMillon". royalsreview.com. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Royals call up McMillon, option Wittgren, transfer Keller to 60-day IL". ballysports.com. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Thompson, Jaylon (August 30, 2023). "Kansas City Royals put RHP John McMillon on 15-day MLB injured list". Kansas City Star. Kansas City, MO. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  8. ^ "Royals' John McMillon: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Royals' John McMillon: Departs 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Marcell Ozuna and Orlando Arcia propel Braves past Marlins 5-3 for 6th win in 7 games". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Phillies announce roster moves". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
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