Manny Montejo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961)
Manny Montejo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1961 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 12 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA and 15 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 93.4.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/19/2000 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
- MLB Debut
- 1961-07-25
- Last Game
- 1961-09-15
Full name: Manuel Montejo
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 3.86 | 4.03 (+4%) | 93.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 3.86 | — | 93 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | DET | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8.2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5.19 |
| Away | 6 | 7.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2.35 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-09-15 | DET | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-09-14 | DET | KC1 | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-09-10 | DET | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-08 | DET | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-09-04 | DET | BAL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-09-04 | DET | BAL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-08-13 | DET | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-08-06 | DET | CLE | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961-08-02 | DET | TEX | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-07-30 | DET | MIN | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
Manny Montejo: the record in brief
Manny Montejo played a first major league game on July 25, 1961 and a last one on September 15, 1961. The team column never changes: it is the Detroit Tigers in 1961. Montejo, born on October 16, 1935, in Caibarién, Villa Clara, Cuba, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 150 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Montejo's death is recorded on January 19, 2000, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba. Manny Montejo was the playing name; the full given name is Manuel.
Across 12 games (0 starts), Montejo recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 3.86 ERA. Also on Montejo's record: 15 strikeouts. Montejo's 3.86 ERA was close to the 4.03 league figure for those seasons. All of that pitching came in 1961, with 12 games and 15 strikeouts. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 93.4 for Montejo's career.
Montejo's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 24 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 12 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 0 putouts and 0 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manny Montejo
- Was Manny Montejo a pitcher?
- Yes. Manny Montejo pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 15 strikeouts.
- What teams did Manny Montejo play for?
- Manny Montejo played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1961).
- What were Manny Montejo's career stats?
- In 12 games, Manny Montejo went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA, 15 strikeouts, and 16.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Manny Montejo play?
- Manny Montejo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Manny Montejo and how much did he weigh?
- Manny Montejo was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Manny Montejo's career ERA?
- Manny Montejo finished with a 3.86 career ERA, going 0-0 with 15 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Manny Montejo have?
- Manny Montejo recorded 15 career strikeouts.
- Is Manny Montejo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Manny Montejo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.