Marty Griffin

Born: 9/2/1901 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/19/1951 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-07-25 | Final Game: 1928-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Martin John Griffin

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Biography

Marty Griffin was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who had a brief but noteworthy career in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. Griffin's playing career spanned from July 25, 1928, to September 7, 1928, during which he participated in 12 games as a position player. He left a mark with a batting average of .308, showcasing his ability to make contact and get on base, contributing 4 hits and 1 run batted in throughout his time in the league. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his performance reflected the skillset typical of players from that era, prior to the power-hitting focus that would define later decades. Griffin's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensively driven game. Despite his limited appearances in the major leagues, his .308 batting average demonstrates a commendable level of proficiency at the plate, marking him as a capable hitter in a competitive environment. Although he did not achieve extensive fame or longevity in his career, Marty Griffin remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	11	3	0	0	0	37.7	42	21	0	17	9	5.02	0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 21.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1928	BOS	AL	0	3	11	3	0	0	0	37.7	42	21	17	9	5.02	4.13 (-21%)	155.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	13	0	4	2	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.308	0.308	0.462	0.769	0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — near 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
1928	BOS	AL	12	13	0	4	2	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	BOS	P	11	0	1	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11