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Hoby Milner
Milner with the Philadelphia Phillies
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 55
Pitcher
Born: (1991-01-13) January 13, 1991 (age 33)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 24, 2017, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through September 19, 2024)
Win–loss record9–5
Earned run average3.85
Strikeouts259
Teams

Hoby Trey Milner (born January 13, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Angels.

Career

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Milner attended R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas and was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 44th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies

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After his junior year he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh round of the 2012 MLB draft.[1] He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Low-A Williamsport Crosscutters, and also played for the Single-A Lakewood BlueClaws, accumulating a 7-3 record and 2.50 ERA between the two teams. He spent the 2013 season with the High-A Clearwater Threshers, recording a 12-7 record and 3.83 ERA in 26 games. He spent the 2014 season in Double-A with the Reading Fightin Phils, pitching to a 10-6 record and 4.21 ERA with 86 strikeouts. He split 2015 between Reading and Clearwater, accumulating a 2-1 record and 3.52 ERA in 30 appearances. In 2016, Milner pitched for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Reading, recording a 5-4 record and 2.49 ERA in 49 games.[2]

Milner was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 Rule 5 draft.[3] The Indians returned Milner to the Phillies on March 24, 2017.[4] Milner started 2017 with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, and was called up to the Phillies on June 20.[5] He made his MLB debut on June 24, pitching 1.0 inning and allowing 1 run against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Milner recorded a stellar 2.01 ERA in 37 appearances in 2017. After struggling to a 7.71 ERA in 10 games in 2018, Milner was designated for assignment on July 8.[6]

Tampa Bay Rays

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On July 14, 2018, the Philadelphia Phillies traded Milner to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.[7] Milner pitched to a 6.75 ERA in 4 games for the Rays in 2018. He was designated for assignment on November 20.[8]

He opened the 2019 season with the Durham Bulls. On August 20, the Rays selected Milner's contract.[9] Later that day Milner made his season debut going 2 innings allowing 1 run and striking out 1. The next day he was optioned to Triple A Durham to make room for Aaron Slegers who was selected from Triple A Durham.[10] On October 31, 2019, Milner was outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency.[11]

Los Angeles Angels

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On December 9, 2019, Milner signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels that included an invitation to spring training. [12] His first pitch as an Angel allowed a walkoff grand slam to Matt Olson of the Oakland Athletics on Opening Day 2020.[13] Milner recorded an 8.10 ERA in 19 games in 2020. On December 2, Milner was nontendered by the Angels.[14]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On December 17, 2020, Milner signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[15] On May 15, 2021, Milner was selected to the active roster.[16] Milner made 19 total appearances for Milwaukee in 2021, logging a 5.40 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched.

On April 13, 2022, Milner collected his first career win in a victory over the Baltimore Orioles.[17] Milner pitched in a career-high 67 contests for the Brewers in 2022, logging a 3-3 record and 3.76 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 64.2 innings of work.

On January 12, 2023, Milner agreed to a one-year, $1.025 million contract with the Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration.[18]

Personal life

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Milner is the son of Yvonne Milner and former Blue Jays catcher Brian Milner.[19][20] He has been married to wife Kathryn Milner since 2018.

References

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  1. ^ Gross, Stephen (December 8, 2016). "Phillies lose Hoby Milner in Rule 5 draft". mcall.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  2. ^ "Hoby Milner College, Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "2016 Rule 5 Draft results". Major League Baseball. December 8, 2016. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  4. ^ Breen, Matt (March 27, 2017). "Sidearmer Hoby Milner, back with Phillies, should reach majors in 2017". philly.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  5. ^ Pinckney, Roger (June 20, 2017). "Former Fort Worth Paschal star Hoby Milner called up to majors by Phillies". star-telegram. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  6. ^ "Phillies Select Trevor Plouffe, Designate Hoby Milner For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  7. ^ Zolecki, Todd (July 14, 2018). "Phillies send Milner to Rays for cash". MLB.com. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  8. ^ "Rays Designate C.J. Cron, Announce Other Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors.
  9. ^ Marc Topkin (August 20, 2019). "With Brendan McKay sent down, what's next for Rays?". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  10. ^ Marc Topkin (August 21, 2019). "Rays vs. Mariners lineups for Wednesday, seeking to avoid a sweep". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  11. ^ "Rays Outright Hoby Milner". MLB Trade Rumors.
  12. ^ Byrne, Connor (December 9, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/9/2019". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  13. ^ "Olson's slam wins 2020's 1st extra-inning tilt". MLB.com/athletics. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  14. ^ "Angels Non-Tender Hansel Robles, 4 Others". MLB Trade Rumors.
  15. ^ "Brewers Sign Hoby Milner, Dylan Cozens To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors.
  16. ^ "Brewers Select Hoby Milner, Option Eric Lauer". MLB Trade Rumors.
  17. ^ "Brewers' Hoby Milner: Picks up first career win". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  18. ^ Franco, Anthony (January 12, 2023). "Brewers Avoid Arbitration With Hoby Milner, Victor Caratini". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  19. ^ Marshall, Ashley (August 17, 2014). "Milner twirls first complete-game shutout". MILB.com.
  20. ^ Breen, Matt (June 27, 2017). "Phillies rookie Hoby Milner brings father back to the big leagues". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
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