Billy Martin, baseball player, 1914-1914

Billy Martin

Born: 2/13/1894 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 9/14/1949 in Arlington, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-06 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Gloyd Martin

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Biography

Billy Martin was a professional baseball player born in 1894, known for his brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, making his debut on October 6, 1914. Martin’s career in the majors was limited to just one game, during which he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited statistics, his presence in the league during the early 20th century reflects the competitive nature of baseball during that era. The context of Martin’s career places him in a time when the game was evolving, with the deadball era just beginning to transition into a more offense-driven style of play. While he may not have achieved significant individual success on the field, his involvement in Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, many of whom faced immense challenges in securing a place within the league. Martin’s story, though brief, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1914 BSN NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1 0 0 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BSN SS 1 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1914