Doc Martin, baseball player, 1908-1912

Doc Martin

Born: 9/23/1887 in Roxbury, MA, USA

Died: 4/14/1935 in Milton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-10-07 | Final Game: 1912-06-05

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

Full name: Harold Winthrop Martin

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Biography

Doc Martin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1912. Born in 1887, Martin's career coincided with a transformative period in the sport, just before the advent of the lively ball era that would revolutionize offensive play. He made his debut on October 7, 1908, showcasing his skills on the mound over a brief span of four seasons. Throughout his career, Martin compiled a win-loss record of 1-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.48. He recorded a total of 27 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to generate swings and misses, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. While his statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Martin contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball and provided a glimpse into the pitching styles of his era. His journey through the majors exemplifies the challenges faced by players during a time when the sport was still solidifying its identity and fanbase.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 14 4 1 0 0 44.3 47 27 1 25 27 5.48 0

Career ERA 5.48 vs. league average 3.05 across their career seasons — 79.9% 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
1908 PHA AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 2 3 3 2 13.50 — 0.0
1911 PHA AL 1 1 11 3 1 0 0 38.0 40 19 17 21 4.50 3.37 (-33%) -384.7
1912 PHA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 5 5 4 10.38 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 18 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.167 0.211 0.222 0.433 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1908 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 PHA AL 11 14 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1912 PHA AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 1 1 15 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PHA P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1911 PHA P 11 0 1 12 2 0
1912 PHA P 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tufts University Medford MA 1909, 1910, 1911