Gene Martin

Born: 1/12/1947 in Americus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-07-28 | Final Game: 1968-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Eugene Martin

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Biography

Gene Martin, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the late 1960s. His career spanned from July 28, 1968, to September 13, 1968, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Martin's time in the major leagues was limited to just nine games, but he made an impact during his stint, showcasing his potential with a batting average of .364. In those nine games, Martin recorded four hits, including one home run and drove in one run, reflecting a solid performance for a player with limited opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, his .364 batting average demonstrated his capability at the plate, although he did not register any stolen bases. Martin's journey through the major leagues is a reminder of the competitive nature of baseball during that era and the challenges players faced in carving out a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	11	1	4	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0.364	0.364	0.727	1.091	0.0

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .237 across their career seasons — +53.6% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — +21.7% above league average.

Career SLG .727 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +113.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.091 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — +70.7% above 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
1968	WS2	AL	9	11	1	4	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	WS2	OF	2	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2