Billy Martin

Born: 5/16/1928 in Berkeley, CA, USA

Died: 12/25/1989 in Johnson City, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alfred Manuel Martin

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Biography

Billy Martin, born in 1928, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1950 to 1961. Known for his fiery personality and competitive spirit, Martin played in 1,021 games, amassing 877 hits, 64 home runs, and 333 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .257. His performance on the field was characterized by a combination of aggressive base running and a keen eye for hitting, reflected in his 34 stolen bases throughout his career. Martin's contributions did not go unnoticed, as he earned an All-Star selection during his time in the league. Emerging during the post-World War II era when baseball was transitioning into a new phase of popularity, Martin's style of play and intense demeanor resonated with fans and teammates alike. He was part of a generation of players that helped shape the modern game, balancing power and speed while playing in an era that was beginning to see a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. After retiring from playing, Martin became a well-known manager, further solidifying his legacy in baseball history. His impact on the game, both as a player and as a manager, continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1021	3419	425	877	137	28	64	333	34	188	355	0.257	0.300	0.369	0.669	-5233.2

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1950	NYY	AL	34	36	10	9	1	0	1	8	0	3	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	NYY	AL	51	58	10	15	1	2	0	2	0	4	9	0.259	.260 (-1%)	.336 (-2%)	.385 (-11%)	.721 (-7%)	-71.8
1952	NYY	AL	109	363	32	97	13	3	3	33	3	22	31	0.267	.252 (+6%)	.326 (-1%)	.369 (-7%)	.696 (-4%)	-283.4
1953	NYY	AL	149	587	72	151	24	6	15	75	6	43	56	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.335 (-6%)	.397 (-1%)	.733 (-3%)	-497.3
1955	NYY	AL	20	70	8	21	2	0	1	9	1	7	9	0.300	.258 (+16%)	.332 (+7%)	.393 (-6%)	.726 (avg)	1.4
1956	NYY	AL	121	458	76	121	24	5	9	49	7	30	56	0.264	.258 (+2%)	.331 (-6%)	.397 (avg)	.728 (-3%)	-398.8
1957	NYY	AL	43	145	12	35	5	2	1	12	2	3	14	0.241	.257 (-6%)	.323 (-21%)	.391 (-17%)	.715 (-19%)	-526.8
1957	KC1	AL	73	265	33	68	9	3	9	27	7	12	20	0.257	.257 (avg)	.323 (-9%)	.391 (+6%)	.715 (-1%)	-526.8
1958	DET	AL	131	498	56	127	19	1	7	42	5	16	62	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.324 (-14%)	.394 (-14%)	.719 (-14%)	-1505.6
1959	CLE	AL	73	242	37	63	7	0	9	24	0	8	18	0.260	.256 (+1%)	.323 (-10%)	.392 (+2%)	.715 (-3%)	-208.9
1960	CIN	NL	103	317	34	78	17	1	3	16	0	27	34	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.323 (-6%)	.387 (-14%)	.711 (-10%)	-607.8
1961	ATL	NL	6	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	MIN	AL	108	374	44	92	15	5	6	36	3	13	42	0.246	.258 (-5%)	.328 (-16%)	.399 (-10%)	.727 (-13%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
28	99	15	33	2	3	5	19	5	15	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1956	WS	NYA	7	27	5	8	0	0	2	3	1	6	0.296
1955	WS	NYA	7	25	2	8	1	1	0	4	1	5	0.320
1953	WS	NYA	6	24	5	12	1	2	2	8	1	2	0.500
1952	WS	NYA	7	23	2	5	0	0	1	4	2	2	0.217
1951	WS	NYA	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	767	435	1734	1840	74	532
3B	97	82	104	143	13	14
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	118	92	184	269	22	67

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	NYA	2B	22	0	24	16	1	5
1950	NYA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1951	NYA	2B	23	0	36	49	1	15
1951	NYA	3B	2	0	2	3	1	0
1951	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1951	NYA	SS	6	0	7	10	2	2
1952	NYA	2B	107	0	244	323	9	92
1953	NYA	2B	146	0	376	390	12	121
1953	NYA	SS	18	0	13	19	2	5
1955	NYA	2B	17	17	42	44	2	19
1955	NYA	SS	3	3	4	6	1	1
1956	NYA	2B	105	101	241	260	10	84
1956	NYA	3B	16	11	12	28	5	3
1957	NYA	2B	26	25	58	67	7	18
1957	NYA	3B	13	12	11	25	1	2
1957	KC1	2B	52	48	121	111	3	28
1957	KC1	3B	20	19	29	24	2	4
1957	KC1	SS	2	1	1	5	0	1
1958	DET	3B	41	39	47	59	3	5
1958	DET	SS	88	88	159	229	17	58
1959	CLE	2B	67	65	147	149	1	37
1959	CLE	3B	4	1	3	4	1	0
1960	CIN	2B	97	88	228	207	11	52
1961	MIN	2B	105	91	217	224	17	61
1961	MIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0