Doc Martell

Born: 6/29/1883 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 10/11/1947 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-07-06 | Final Game: 1910-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Leon Alphonsus Martell

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Biography

Doc Martell, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1909 to 1910. Primarily a position player, Martell's time in Major League Baseball was brief, featuring in 34 games over the course of two seasons. Throughout his career, he recorded 15 hits, driving in 8 runs, which resulted in a batting average of .208. Despite not hitting any home runs and failing to record stolen bases, Martell contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and tenacity on the field. Martell's playing days coincided with an era of baseball characterized by its transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded approach. Although he did not achieve significant personal accolades, his presence in the sport during this transformative period added to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. After retiring in 1910, Martell's legacy remained as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 72 1 15 3 1 0 8 0 6 6 0.208 0.269 0.278 0.547 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1909 PHI NL 24 41 1 11 3 1 0 7 0 4 3 0.268 — — — — 0.0
1910 BSN NL 10 31 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.129 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 9 92 5 2 5
C 12 8 56 19 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 PHI C 12 8 56 19 2 1
1910 BSN 1B 10 9 92 5 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13
First Base 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1904, 1905