Felix Mantilla

Born: 7/29/1934 in Isabella, P.R.

Died: 1/10/2025 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-06-21 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Felix Mantilla was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1966. Known for his versatility on the field, Mantilla primarily played as an infielder but showcased his skills as a position player across multiple roles. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 969 games, accumulating 707 hits, 89 home runs, and 330 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .261. His speed on the bases was evident, as he recorded 27 stolen bases, reflecting his aggressive playing style. Mantilla's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, which underscored his excellence during an era marked by transition and competitiveness in baseball. He played during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more diverse playing styles and strategies. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Mets, were significant, as he helped shape the dynamics of the infield while providing valuable experience to younger players. Felix Mantilla's legacy endures as a testament to the talent and determination of players from the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
969	2707	360	707	97	10	89	330	27	256	352	0.261	0.329	0.403	0.732	2544.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.706 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
1956	ATL	NL	35	53	9	15	1	1	0	3	0	1	8	0.283	.258 (+10%)	.331 (-7%)	.397 (-15%)	.728 (-11%)	-103.6
1957	ATL	NL	71	182	28	43	9	1	4	21	2	14	34	0.236	.257 (-8%)	.323 (-8%)	.391 (-7%)	.715 (-8%)	-270.5
1958	ATL	NL	85	226	37	50	5	1	7	19	2	20	20	0.221	.257 (-14%)	.324 (-13%)	.394 (-12%)	.719 (-13%)	-553.6
1959	ATL	NL	103	251	26	54	5	0	3	19	6	16	31	0.215	.256 (-16%)	.323 (-18%)	.392 (-31%)	.715 (-25%)	-1184.1
1960	ATL	NL	63	148	21	38	7	0	3	11	3	7	16	0.257	.255 (+1%)	.323 (-10%)	.387 (-6%)	.711 (-8%)	-239.0
1961	ATL	NL	45	93	13	20	3	0	1	5	1	10	16	0.215	.258 (-17%)	.328 (-9%)	.399 (-30%)	.727 (-21%)	-306.6
1962	NYN	NL	141	466	54	128	17	4	11	59	3	37	51	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.326 (+1%)	.393 (+1%)	.719 (+1%)	76.9
1963	BOS	AL	66	178	27	56	8	0	6	15	2	20	14	0.315	.246 (+28%)	.308 (+24%)	.371 (+24%)	.680 (+24%)	779.3
1964	BOS	AL	133	425	69	123	20	1	30	64	0	41	46	0.289	.250 (+16%)	.312 (+14%)	.377 (+46%)	.690 (+32%)	2538.9
1965	BOS	AL	150	534	60	147	17	2	18	92	7	79	84	0.275	.245 (+12%)	.310 (+20%)	.371 (+12%)	.682 (+16%)	1956.6
1966	HOU	NL	77	151	16	33	5	0	6	22	1	11	32	0.219	.248 (-12%)	.309 (-10%)	.376 (-1%)	.685 (-5%)	-149.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	10	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1958	WS	ML1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1957	WS	ML1	4	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	13	108	4	1	8
2B	326	281	623	709	31	152
3B	143	123	116	260	24	26
OF	156	123	219	7	5	0
SS	180	127	242	411	34	86

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	ML1	3B	3	2	2	4	1	0
1956	ML1	SS	15	8	19	41	0	8
1957	ML1	2B	13	7	20	29	1	6
1957	ML1	3B	7	7	9	17	0	1
1957	ML1	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1957	ML1	SS	35	30	58	90	11	21
1958	ML1	2B	21	18	41	47	3	12
1958	ML1	3B	2	1	0	1	0	0
1958	ML1	OF	43	28	73	2	1	0
1958	ML1	SS	5	5	8	11	0	3
1959	ML1	2B	60	44	97	126	7	26
1959	ML1	3B	9	4	4	9	2	1
1959	ML1	OF	7	3	6	0	0	0
1959	ML1	SS	23	20	29	76	8	13
1960	ML1	2B	26	12	38	27	3	6
1960	ML1	OF	8	5	7	0	0	0
1960	ML1	SS	25	20	35	58	6	9
1961	ML1	2B	10	10	25	27	1	4
1961	ML1	3B	6	4	5	11	1	1
1961	ML1	OF	10	8	12	1	0	0
1961	ML1	SS	19	0	5	9	1	2
1962	NYN	2B	14	9	35	24	2	4
1962	NYN	3B	95	88	76	179	14	22
1962	NYN	SS	25	17	28	48	4	10
1963	BOS	2B	5	6	13	11	0	3
1963	BOS	OF	11	11	21	1	0	0
1963	BOS	SS	27	23	49	62	4	16
1964	BOS	2B	45	46	97	119	1	25
1964	BOS	3B	7	6	5	9	3	0
1964	BOS	OF	48	41	60	2	1	0
1964	BOS	SS	6	4	11	16	0	4
1965	BOS	1B	2	1	8	1	0	0
1965	BOS	2B	123	120	251	286	13	64
1965	BOS	OF	27	26	37	1	3	0
1966	HOU	1B	14	12	100	3	1	8
1966	HOU	2B	9	9	6	13	0	2
1966	HOU	3B	14	11	15	30	3	1
1966	HOU	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0