Pepe Mangual

Born: 5/23/1952 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1972-09-06 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Jose Manuel Mangual

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Biography

Pepe Mangual was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1972 to 1977. Born in 1952, Mangual's career spanned over five seasons during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the integration of players and a shift towards more athletic styles of play. He appeared in 319 games, showcasing his versatility and speed on the field. Throughout his career, Mangual accumulated 235 hits and 16 home runs, contributing to a batting average of .242. He drove in 83 runs and demonstrated his base-running prowess with 64 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Known for his energetic style of play, Mangual played an important role in the teams he was part of, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. After concluding his playing career on October 2, 1977, Mangual's contributions to the game continued to be remembered by those who witnessed his dynamic presence on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
319	972	155	235	35	6	16	83	64	147	238	0.242	0.341	0.340	0.681	79.6

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1972	WSN	NL	8	11	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	WSN	NL	33	62	9	11	2	1	3	7	2	6	18	0.177	.256 (-31%)	.325 (-24%)	.378 (+2%)	.703 (-10%)	-136.6
1974	WSN	NL	23	61	10	19	3	0	0	4	5	5	15	0.311	.256 (+21%)	.324 (+9%)	.369 (-2%)	.693 (+3%)	22.8
1975	WSN	NL	140	514	84	126	16	2	9	45	33	74	115	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.327 (+4%)	.374 (-10%)	.701 (-4%)	-182.3
1976	WSN	NL	66	215	34	56	9	1	3	16	17	50	49	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.320 (+26%)	.360 (-2%)	.681 (+11%)	682.2
1976	NYN	NL	41	102	15	19	5	2	1	9	7	10	32	0.186	.255 (-27%)	.320 (-19%)	.360 (-16%)	.681 (-17%)	682.2
1977	NYN	NL	8	7	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0