Mickey Mantle, baseball player, 536 home runs, 1951-1968

Mickey Mantle

⭐ Hall of Fame 1974

Born: 10/20/1931 in Spavinaw, OK, USA

Died: 8/13/1995 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1968-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Mickey Charles Mantle

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Biography

Mickey Mantle, born in 1931, was a legendary position player who made an indelible mark on Major League Baseball during his career from 1951 to 1968. He played 2,401 games, amassing 2,415 hits with a remarkable batting average of .298. Mantle was known for his incredible power, as evidenced by his 536 home runs and 1,509 runs batted in. A dynamic athlete, he also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 153 stolen bases. His contributions to the New York Yankees were pivotal during a golden era of baseball, where he helped lead the team to multiple championships. Mantle's prowess on the field earned him 19 All-Star selections, and he was recognized for his exceptional talent and impact on the game with his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1974. His playing style combined speed, power, and a keen baseball intellect, making him one of the most celebrated players of the post-World War II era. He was a central figure in the Yankees' dynasty during the 1950s and 1960s, and his legacy continues to resonate in the world of baseball, symbolizing the spirit and excitement of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2401 8102 1677 2415 344 72 536 1509 153 1733 1710 0.298 0.421 0.557 0.977 67905.3

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.

Career OBP .421 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +31.1% above league average.

Career SLG .557 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +46.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.977 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +39.2% above 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
1951 NYY AL 96 341 61 91 11 5 13 65 8 43 74 0.267 .260 (+2%) .336 (+4%) .385 (+15%) .721 (+10%) 602.9
1952 NYY AL 142 549 94 171 37 7 23 87 4 75 111 0.311 .252 (+23%) .326 (+21%) .369 (+43%) .696 (+33%) 3531.0
1953 NYY AL 127 461 105 136 24 3 21 92 8 79 90 0.295 .264 (+12%) .335 (+19%) .397 (+25%) .733 (+22%) 2230.4
1954 NYY AL 146 543 129 163 17 12 27 102 5 102 107 0.300 .261 (+15%) .333 (+23%) .390 (+35%) .723 (+29%) 3485.9
1955 NYY AL 147 517 121 158 25 11 37 99 8 113 97 0.306 .258 (+18%) .332 (+30%) .393 (+55%) .726 (+44%) 4962.2
1956 NYY AL 150 533 132 188 22 5 52 130 10 112 99 0.353 .258 (+37%) .331 (+40%) .397 (+78%) .728 (+60%) 7086.0
1957 NYY AL 144 474 121 173 28 6 34 94 16 146 75 0.365 .257 (+42%) .323 (+58%) .391 (+70%) .715 (+65%) 7206.0
1958 NYY AL 150 519 127 158 21 1 42 97 18 129 120 0.304 .257 (+18%) .324 (+36%) .394 (+50%) .719 (+44%) 5336.4
1959 NYY AL 144 541 104 154 23 4 31 75 21 93 126 0.285 .256 (+11%) .323 (+20%) .392 (+31%) .715 (+26%) 3132.6
1960 NYY AL 153 527 119 145 17 6 40 94 14 111 125 0.275 .255 (+8%) .323 (+23%) .387 (+44%) .711 (+34%) 4017.0
1961 NYY AL 153 514 132 163 16 6 54 128 12 126 112 0.317 .258 (+23%) .328 (+37%) .399 (+72%) .727 (+56%) 6375.9
1962 NYY AL 123 377 96 121 15 1 30 89 9 122 78 0.321 .257 (+25%) .326 (+49%) .393 (+54%) .719 (+52%) 4602.6
1963 NYY AL 65 172 40 54 8 0 15 35 2 40 32 0.314 .246 (+27%) .308 (+43%) .371 (+67%) .680 (+56%) 1806.0
1964 NYY AL 143 465 92 141 25 2 35 111 6 99 102 0.303 .250 (+21%) .312 (+35%) .377 (+56%) .690 (+47%) 4602.9
1965 NYY AL 122 361 44 92 12 1 19 46 4 73 76 0.255 .245 (+4%) .310 (+22%) .371 (+21%) .682 (+22%) 1742.8
1966 NYY AL 108 333 40 96 12 1 23 56 1 57 76 0.288 .248 (+16%) .309 (+26%) .376 (+43%) .685 (+35%) 2283.7
1967 NYY AL 144 440 63 108 17 0 22 55 1 107 113 0.245 .242 (+1%) .306 (+27%) .357 (+21%) .663 (+24%) 2538.6
1968 NYY AL 144 435 57 103 14 1 18 54 6 106 97 0.237 .236 (avg) .298 (+29%) .340 (+17%) .638 (+22%) 2362.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
65 230 42 59 6 2 18 40 43 54 0.257

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1964 WS NYA 7 24 8 8 2 0 3 8 6 8 0.333
1963 WS NYA 4 15 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 5 0.133
1962 WS NYA 7 25 2 3 1 0 0 0 4 5 0.120
1961 WS NYA 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167
1960 WS NYA 7 25 8 10 1 0 3 11 8 9 0.400
1958 WS NYA 7 24 4 6 0 1 2 3 7 4 0.250
1957 WS NYA 6 19 3 5 0 0 1 2 3 1 0.263
1956 WS NYA 7 24 6 6 1 0 3 4 6 5 0.250
1955 WS NYA 3 10 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.200
1953 WS NYA 6 24 3 5 0 0 2 7 3 8 0.208
1952 WS NYA 7 29 5 10 1 1 2 3 3 4 0.345
1951 WS NYA 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 262 260 2284 167 23 173
2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
3B 1 0 1 1 2 0
OF 2019 1666 4438 117 82 27
SS 7 1 9 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 NYA OF 86 0 135 4 6 1
1952 NYA 3B 1 0 1 1 2 0
1952 NYA OF 141 0 347 15 12 5
1953 NYA OF 121 0 322 10 6 2
1953 NYA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1954 NYA 2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1954 NYA OF 144 142 327 20 9 5
1954 NYA SS 4 1 5 5 0 1
1955 NYA OF 145 144 372 11 2 2
1955 NYA SS 2 0 4 0 0 0
1956 NYA OF 144 144 370 10 4 3
1957 NYA OF 139 139 324 6 7 1
1958 NYA OF 150 150 331 5 8 2
1959 NYA OF 143 143 366 7 2 3
1960 NYA OF 150 150 326 9 3 1
1961 NYA OF 150 149 351 6 6 0
1962 NYA OF 117 117 214 4 5 1
1963 NYA OF 52 52 99 2 1 0
1964 NYA OF 132 132 217 3 5 1
1965 NYA OF 108 107 165 3 6 0
1966 NYA OF 97 97 172 2 0 0
1967 NYA 1B 131 130 1089 91 8 82
1968 NYA 1B 131 130 1195 76 15 91

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 261
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Shortstop 7
Left Field 129
Center Field 1742
Right Field 147

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1965 Hutch Award
1964 TSN All-Star OF
1962 Gold Glove OF
1962 Most Valuable Player
1962 TSN All-Star OF
1962 TSN Player of the Year
1961 TSN All-Star OF
1957 Most Valuable Player
1957 TSN All-Star OF
1956 Most Valuable Player
1956 Triple Crown
1956 TSN All-Star OF
1956 TSN Major League Player of the Year
1956 TSN Player of the Year
1952 TSN All-Star OF

Featured In Rankings

#6
Top 30 Outfielders in History of MLB Baseball
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Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1966 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 5.0 280 0
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 3.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 171.0 280 2
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 234.0 280 13
1961 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 198.0 280 6
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 222.0 336 10
1959 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 13.0 336 0
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 127.0 336 0
1957 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 233.0 336 6
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 336.0 336 24
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 113.0 336 0
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 16.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 4.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 143.0 336 3