Martin Autry, baseball player, 1924-1930

Martin Autry

Born: 3/5/1903 in Martindale, TX, USA

Died: 1/26/1950 in Savannah, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-20 | Final Game: 1930-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Martin Gordon Autry

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Biography

Martin Autry, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1924 until 1930. Primarily playing as a position player, Autry made a mark in the game during an era characterized by a transition in baseball's playing style, as teams began to emphasize speed and agility alongside traditional power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 120 games, compiling a batting average of .245 with 68 hits, including 2 home runs and 33 RBIs. Though he did not steal any bases, Autry's contributions on the field were significant in the context of the late 1920s, a time when Major League Baseball was evolving with new strategies and a growing fanbase. His playing style reflected the competitive nature of the period, as teams sought versatile players who could adapt to varying game situations. While not a household name, Martin Autry's efforts and perseverance on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 277 21 68 17 3 2 33 0 7 29 0.245 0.269 0.350 0.619 -852.7

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 17.4% below 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
1924 NYY AL 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1926 CLE AL 3 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1927 CLE AL 16 43 5 11 4 1 0 7 0 0 6 0.256 — — — — 0.0
1928 CLE AL 22 60 6 18 6 1 1 9 0 1 7 0.300 .280 (+7%) .342 (-9%) .395 (+22%) .737 (+8%) 42.4
1929 CHW AL 43 96 7 20 6 0 1 12 0 1 8 0.208 .289 (-28%) .353 (-36%) .415 (-27%) .769 (-32%) -575.6
1930 CHW AL 34 71 1 18 1 1 0 5 0 4 8 0.254 .293 (-14%) .354 (-17%) .429 (-31%) .784 (-25%) -319.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 96 0 268 60 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 NYA C 2 0 1 0 0 0
1926 CLE C 3 0 4 2 0 0
1927 CLE C 14 0 42 14 4 1
1928 CLE C 18 0 61 8 2 3
1929 CHA C 30 0 64 14 5 1
1930 CHA C 29 0 96 22 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 96