Félix Mantilla Lamela (July 29, 1934 – January 10, 2025) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball utility player, who appeared mostly as an infielder. In his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Mantilla played for the Milwaukee Braves (1956–61), New York Mets (1962), Boston Red Sox (1963–65), and Houston Astros (1966). He played second base the majority of his big league career (326 games), but also adeptly played shortstop (180), third base (143), outfield (156) and (in the latter part of his career), first base (16). Mantilla batted and threw right-handed.
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Felix Mantilla 29 July 1934 Isabella, P.R.
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Died |
10 January 2025 (aged 90)
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Zodiac | Leo |
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