Marty Becker

Born: 12/25/1889 in Tiffin, OH, USA

Died: 9/25/1957 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-08 | Final Game: 1915-10-06

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Martin Henry Becker

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Biography

Marty Becker, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to October 6, 1915, during which he played as a position player in the Major Leagues. Over the course of 17 games, Becker showcased his skills with a batting average of .25, collecting 13 hits, including 3 runs batted in. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases, contributing 3 stolen bases to his overall performance, although he did not hit any home runs during his brief tenure in the league. Becker's time in Major League Baseball came during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Although his career was short-lived, Becker's contributions on the field reflected the gritty determination of players in that era. His experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who competed for a place in the professional ranks, often facing fierce competition and limited opportunities.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	52	5	13	2	0	0	3	3	2	9	0.250	0.278	0.288	0.566	-110.5

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1915	NY1	NL	17	52	5	13	2	0	0	3	3	2	9	0.250	.250 (avg)	.318 (-13%)	.332 (-13%)	.651 (-13%)	-110.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	0	29	4	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	NY1	OF	16	0	29	4	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	16
Right Field	1