Mets
Statistics
Situational
Statistics
Lastings Milledge
vs. the Mets
Lastings Milledge
vs. Other Teams
Ballpark
Statistics
Monthly
Statistics
Game Log
Cover
Gallery
Memories of
Lastings Milledge

Lastings Milledge
Ultimate Mets Database popularity ranking: 352 of 1218 players
Milledge
Lastings Darnell Milledge
Born: April 5, 1985 at Bradenton, Fla.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Height: 6.01 Weight: 185

Lastings Milledge was the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup on November 30, 2007, December 1, 2007, December 3, 2007, July 21, 2013, February 8, 2015, May 7, 2019, and February 23, 2024.

of

First Mets game: May 30, 2006
Last Mets game: September 30, 2007

Share your memories of Lastings Milledge

HERE IS WHAT OTHER METS FANS HAVE TO SAY:

Edgy DC
May 30, 2006
I remember when Lastings Milledge got called up. It was to replace Xavier Nady, who had suddenly come down with a case of appendicitis. The Mets had just won their opening game of a series with the Diamondbacks at home, which they had been doing all year. Met fans were feeling good, but had no idea that a blue chip prospect was about to get called up during a home stand, while the team was in first place.

No idea.

He was named "Lastings" because he was intended to be the last child. We had such lively discussions on what his number would be, where he would bat, how long the Mets intended to keep him up...

Phil Thiegou
June 2, 2006
I was at his second game. He was getting the royal treatment during pre-game warm ups. Anyway, he drops the last out of the inning on a routine pop-up and already people are calling for his head. Two innings later he throws out a runner at third on a strike to David Wright and everyone were ready to annoint him as the second coming. I just hope upper brass doesn't trade him for another Victor Zambrano.

Anthony R
June 8, 2006
Looks like a real deal. Big clutch homer to tie the game of Armando at Shea is a great way to open his NYM career. I loved how he slapped the hands of the fans as he went out to the outfield too.

Dave in CT
June 8, 2006
I like him.

He made a mistake and heard about it from the fans but since then has done a great job. I think he may need a little more seasoning at triple A but then again, he might be ready for the show. The HR he hit to tie the game was huge. His play in the field has been good on the diving catch he made in RF. He shows a lot of poise for a young guy, and I really DON'T have a problem with his high fiving the fans after his big hit. It's called fan relations.

I hope he stays grounded because he has a rep of being a little self serving.

Phil Thiegou
June 23, 2006
I was also at the game where he hit his first home run off of Armando Benitez and was outraged that he high 5'd fans on the way back to right field. I was outraged 'coz I didn't high 5 him 'coz I was sitting in a different part of Shea. And Willie had the gall to call him out for it. I hope Wilpon realizes that Lastings is going to sell A L0T of tickets, so if he wants to have a little fun, so what? It's not like he did a Barry Bonds or a Manny Ramirez and just stood and stared at it.

Mr. Sparkle
October 4, 2006
The Mets clearly rushed him when there was no need to. In a season where they are head and shoulders better than any other team in the league, why bring him up when he clearly is not mature enough to handle it? He shows flashes of brilliance but who knows if he'll be the stud prospect we've heard about. I haven't soured on him but I just think he came up too quick and can't handle it right now. He hasn't had the same success on the field, but he appears to have had the same success in the locker room as Gregg Jeffries. Lets hope he learns from his locker room mistakes the way Jeffries never did. Let's hope he has a better career too.

ramblin pete
November 30, 2007
Lsstings... he was my "Dawg" ... the first professional athlete to earn this dubious designation since Latrell Sprewell...

At least Scott Kazmir was dealt out of the league, not within the division. This folly shall come back to bite us in the ass, mark my words.

"Mc Millz" was immature, but added spirit, life, and excitement to a clubhouse that often seemed moribund.

Good luck in Washington, Lastings. You shall be missed. "Bend Ya Kneez!"

Schneck
November 30, 2007
Bye, bye Milledge. You made your cup of coffee with the club fun for the fans.

Bob Inzerillo
November 30, 2007
I'm glad they made the trade. You can see this guy becoming trouble already. Now they got a catcher and rightfielder for him before his stock dropped any lower.

Mr. Sparkle
December 1, 2007
If Milledge's trade value had fallen so much that all they could get for him was a defensive catcher and a 4th outfielder, wouldn't it have been better to hold onto him and see if maybe he could have become the player they once thought he would be? If he ended up sucking and they traded him for less, would it really have mattered? He at least still has potential, whereas the players they traded him for do not and they are a dime a dozen. Milledge may not pan out but he still COULD be a special player. Church and Schneider we know will not be. If the Mets thought anything of Paul LoDuca, Milledge would still be a Met. Lo Duca wasn't great, but Schneider sucks. I hope Milledge does become the all-star player that the Mets thought he would be. I just hope he doesn't beat the Mets that often.

Kappy
December 2, 2007
Fare thee well Lastings. You never seemed to get a fair shake from the media or some of the fans. Next year when this trade is firmly biting the Mets in the keister, I can at least say "I told you so" to people!

Tom L
January 4, 2008
I have no problem with our parting ways with this hotdog, but dumping him in a deal that did not include a Johan Santana or a Dan Haren is beyond me. Now we are short on ammo to compete in a deal for any quality starting pitching. Brian Schneider and Ryan Church? Looks like potentially another looooooong season. I hope I am wrong...

brad34
March 31, 2008
I was at the game when Milledge hit the home run off of Benitez. I thought it was the coolest thing when he slapped five with all of the fans. I wish he was given a better opportunity. Being placed in the 8 hole for the majority of the time in 2007 did not really put him in a position to flourish. Also, I found it strange that Randolph gave him the starting job in mid August only to yank it back a few days later. Is this how to cultivate young talent? I loved his passion and fire. For some reason, I find this opening day victory bittersweet. I wish he were here.

Andrew
June 24, 2013
I met Lastings many years ago when he was playing in Binghamton. Great guy, which surprised me as I heard the reports about his attitude.

Jim Snedeker
September 10, 2023
One of the best baseball names ever.








Meet the Mets
  • All-Time Roster
  • Mug Shots
  • Player Awards
  • Transactions
  • Managers and Coaches
  • Mets Staff
  • Birthplaces
  • Oldest Living Mets
  • Necrology
  • Games
  • Game Results
  • Walkoff Wins and Losses
  • Post-Season Games
  • No-Hitters and One-Hitters
  • All-Star Games
  • Opponents and Ballparks
  • Daily Standings
  • Yearly Finishes
  • Mayor's Trophy Games
  • Stats
  • Interactive Statistics
  • Team Leaders
  • Decade Leaders
  • Metscellaneous
  • Fan Memories
  • Mets Uniforms
  • Uniform Numbers
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2024, The Ultimate Mets Database