Felix Millan

Born: 8/21/1943 in Yabucoa, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1966-06-02 | Final Game: 1977-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Felix Bernardo Millan

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Biography

Felix Millan, born in 1943, was a prominent infielder in Major League Baseball, who played from 1966 until his retirement in 1977. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and consistent batting, Millan carved out a successful career primarily as a second baseman. Over the course of 1,480 games, he accumulated 1,617 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .279. His offensive contributions included 22 home runs and 403 RBIs, along with 67 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both at the plate and on the bases. Millan was recognized for his talents with three All-Star selections during his career, a testament to his standing among peers in an era marked by fierce competition and evolving playing styles. He played in a time when the game was transitioning, moving from the traditional tactics of the 1960s into a more dynamic and offensive approach. His steady presence in the lineup and reliable glove made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. Millan's legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his role in shaping the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1480	5791	699	1617	229	38	22	403	67	318	242	0.279	0.322	0.343	0.665	-3703.7

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.689 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
1966	ATL	NL	37	91	20	25	6	0	0	5	3	2	6	0.275	.248 (+11%)	.309 (-6%)	.376 (-9%)	.685 (-8%)	-131.8
1967	ATL	NL	41	136	13	32	3	3	2	6	0	4	10	0.235	.242 (-3%)	.306 (-13%)	.357 (-3%)	.663 (-8%)	-216.2
1968	ATL	NL	149	570	49	165	22	2	1	33	6	22	26	0.289	.236 (+22%)	.298 (+7%)	.340 (avg)	.638 (+4%)	325.5
1969	ATL	NL	162	652	98	174	23	5	6	57	14	34	35	0.267	.248 (+8%)	.320 (-3%)	.369 (-7%)	.689 (-5%)	-722.9
1970	ATL	NL	142	590	100	183	25	5	2	37	16	35	23	0.310	.253 (+22%)	.325 (+8%)	.385 (-1%)	.711 (+3%)	345.0
1971	ATL	NL	143	577	65	167	20	8	2	45	11	37	22	0.289	.249 (+16%)	.316 (+5%)	.365 (-1%)	.682 (+2%)	109.5
1972	ATL	NL	125	498	46	128	19	3	1	38	6	23	28	0.257	.243 (+5%)	.310 (-6%)	.353 (-11%)	.664 (-9%)	-875.8
1973	NYN	NL	153	638	82	185	23	4	3	37	2	35	22	0.290	.256 (+13%)	.325 (+2%)	.378 (-7%)	.703 (-3%)	-339.6
1974	NYN	NL	136	518	50	139	15	2	1	33	5	31	14	0.268	.256 (+4%)	.324 (-2%)	.369 (-16%)	.693 (-9%)	-893.9
1975	NYN	NL	162	676	81	191	37	2	1	56	1	36	28	0.283	.257 (+10%)	.327 (+1%)	.374 (-7%)	.701 (-3%)	-466.6
1976	NYN	NL	139	531	55	150	25	2	1	35	2	41	19	0.282	.255 (+11%)	.320 (+6%)	.360 (-5%)	.681 (avg)	138.1
1977	NYN	NL	91	314	40	78	11	2	2	21	1	18	9	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.329 (-11%)	.401 (-21%)	.730 (-17%)	-975.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	63	10	16	2	1	0	3	6	2	0.254

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1973	NLCS	NYN	5	19	5	6	0	0	2	2	1	0.316
1973	WS	NYN	7	32	3	6	1	1	1	1	1	0.188
1969	NLCS	ATL	3	12	2	4	1	0	0	3	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1450	1423	3495	3846	151	855
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1	1	3	0	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	ATL	2B	25	22	54	56	3	12
1966	ATL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1966	ATL	SS	1	1	3	0	0	1
1967	ATL	2B	41	37	84	125	6	24
1968	ATL	2B	145	143	330	438	16	91
1969	ATL	2B	162	162	373	444	17	72
1970	ATL	2B	142	142	337	359	15	83
1971	ATL	2B	141	141	373	437	15	120
1972	ATL	2B	120	119	273	339	8	67
1973	NYN	2B	153	153	410	411	9	99
1974	NYN	2B	134	128	374	315	15	81
1975	NYN	2B	162	162	379	419	23	95
1976	NYN	2B	136	133	311	315	15	68
1977	NYN	2B	89	81	197	188	9	43