Felix Millan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1977)
Felix Millan was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1977 for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,480 career games, he hit .279 with 1,617 hits, 22 home runs, and 403 RBI. Felix Millan was a 3-time All-Star and a 2-time Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 172 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1966-06-02
- Last Game
- 1977-08-12
- Awards
- 3× All-Star · 2× Gold Glove
Full name: Felix Bernardo Millan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,480 | 5,791 | 699 | 1,617 | 229 | 38 | 22 | 403 | 67 | 318 | 242 | .279 | .322 | .343 | .665 | -2,845 |
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 .665 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .275 | .248 (+11%) | .309 (-6%) | .376 (-9%) | .685 (-8%) | -123.3 |
| 1967 | ATL | NL | 41 | 136 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .235 | .242 (-3%) | .306 (-13%) | .357 (-3%) | .663 (-8%) | -200.9 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 149 | 570 | 49 | 165 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 6 | 22 | 26 | .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 | .267 | .248 (+8%) | .320 (-3%) | .369 (-7%) | .689 (-5%) | -556.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 142 | 590 | 100 | 183 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 16 | 35 | 23 | .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 | .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 | .257 | .243 (+5%) | .310 (-6%) | .353 (-11%) | .664 (-9%) | -711.2 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 153 | 638 | 82 | 185 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 35 | 22 | .290 | .256 (+13%) | .325 (+2%) | .378 (-7%) | .703 (-3%) | -264.6 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 136 | 518 | 50 | 139 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 31 | 14 | .268 | .256 (+4%) | .324 (-2%) | .369 (-16%) | .693 (-9%) | -714.0 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 162 | 676 | 81 | 191 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 36 | 28 | .283 | .257 (+10%) | .327 (+1%) | .374 (-7%) | .701 (-3%) | -358.9 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 139 | 531 | 55 | 150 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 41 | 19 | .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 | .248 | .264 (-6%) | .329 (-11%) | .401 (-21%) | .730 (-17%) | -834.5 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,480 | 5,791 | 699 | 1,617 | 229 | 38 | 22 | 403 | 67 | 318 | 242 | .279 | — | — | — | — | -2,845 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1480 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 748 | 2861 | 365 | 826 | 13 | 201 | .289 |
| Away | 732 | 2930 | 334 | 791 | 9 | 202 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-12 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-12 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-11 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-10 | NYN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-08-09 | NYN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-08 | NYN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-08-07 | NYN | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-08-06 | NYN | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-05 | NYN | SFG | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-03 | NYN | LAD | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1450 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Player of the Week | Week of 1973-06-15 |
| 1972 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1969 | Gold Glove | 2B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 12.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Felix Millan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Felix Millan: the record in brief
Felix Millan's major league career runs from a debut on June 2, 1966 to a final game on August 12, 1977. Millan played for the Atlanta Braves (1966 to 1972) and the New York Mets (1973 through 1977). At 5'11" and 172 pounds, Millan is listed as a second baseman. Millan batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Millan was born on August 21, 1943, in Yabucoa, P.R. The bio lists the given name Felix Bernardo.
In 1,480 games and 5,791 at bats, Millan batted .279 with 1,617 hits, adding 22 homers, 403 runs batted in, and 67 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .322 clip and slugging .343, Millan finished with a .665 OPS. Millan's .279 average ran 10.9% above the .252 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 191, in 1975. The Lg AVG column puts Millan's 1970 at .310 against .253, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 22%. Only 1967 and 1977 fell short of the league batting average among the compared seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Felix Millan
- What years did Felix Millan play?
- Felix Millan played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1977.
- Was Felix Millan a pitcher?
- No. Felix Millan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Felix Millan hit?
- Felix Millan hit 22 career home runs with 1,617 hits.
- What teams did Felix Millan play for?
- Felix Millan played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1966–1972) and the New York Mets (1973–1977).
- Did Felix Millan win an MVP award?
- No. Felix Millan did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Felix Millan win?
- Felix Millan won 2 Gold Gloves (1969 and 1972). He was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Felix Millan's career stats?
- In 1,480 games, Felix Millan had 1,617 hits, 22 home runs, 403 RBI, 699 runs, and 67 stolen bases, with a .279 batting average.
- What position did Felix Millan play?
- Felix Millan played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Felix Millan and how much did he weigh?
- Felix Millan was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 172 pounds.
- How many home runs did Felix Millan hit each season?
- Felix Millan's home runs by season: 0 in 1966, 2 in 1967, 1 in 1968, 6 in 1969, 2 in 1970, 2 in 1971, 1 in 1972, 3 in 1973, 1 in 1974, 1 in 1975, 1 in 1976, and 2 in 1977. His most in one season was 6, in 1969.
- What was Felix Millan's career batting average?
- Felix Millan batted .279 over his career, with 1,617 hits in 5,791 at bats.
- How many RBI did Felix Millan have?
- Felix Millan drove in 403 runs in his career.
- Is Felix Millan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Felix Millan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Felix Millan make?
- Felix Millan was selected to 3 All-Star Games.