J. C. Martin

Born: 12/13/1936 in Axton, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-10 | Final Game: 1972-08-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Joseph Clifton Martin

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Biography

J. C. Martin, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1959 to 1972. Primarily known as a position player, Martin appeared in 908 games over his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He accumulated 487 hits, hitting 32 home runs and driving in 230 runs, while finishing with a batting average of .222. Despite not being a standout offensive player, Martin contributed to his teams with his solid defensive skills and ability to play various positions. During his time in Major League Baseball, Martin played in an era that was transitioning from the post-war years into the more dynamic offensive landscape of the 1970s. His career spanned significant changes in the game, including the evolution of player training and the growing emphasis on power hitting. Martin's contributions were valued by his teammates and coaches, as his role in the dugout and clubhouse was just as important as his performance on the field. He remains a notable figure for fans who appreciate the hard-working players who helped shape the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
908	2189	189	487	82	12	32	230	9	201	299	0.222	0.291	0.315	0.606	-3760.9

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1959	CHW	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	CHW	AL	7	20	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CHW	AL	110	274	26	63	8	3	5	32	1	21	31	0.230	.258 (-11%)	.328 (-12%)	.399 (-16%)	.727 (-14%)	-746.7
1962	CHW	AL	18	26	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	CHW	AL	105	259	25	53	11	1	5	28	0	26	35	0.205	.246 (-17%)	.308 (-10%)	.371 (-16%)	.680 (-13%)	-613.5
1964	CHW	AL	122	294	23	58	10	1	4	22	0	16	30	0.197	.250 (-21%)	.312 (-23%)	.377 (-26%)	.690 (-25%)	-1405.9
1965	CHW	AL	119	230	21	60	12	0	2	21	2	24	29	0.261	.245 (+6%)	.310 (+7%)	.371 (-9%)	.682 (-1%)	0.2
1966	CHW	AL	67	157	13	40	5	3	2	20	0	14	24	0.255	.248 (+3%)	.309 (+2%)	.376 (-4%)	.685 (-1%)	-32.5
1967	CHW	AL	101	252	22	59	12	1	4	22	4	30	41	0.234	.242 (-3%)	.306 (+3%)	.357 (-6%)	.663 (-1%)	-4.2
1968	NYN	NL	78	244	20	55	9	2	3	31	0	21	31	0.225	.236 (-5%)	.298 (avg)	.340 (-7%)	.638 (-4%)	-130.7
1969	NYN	NL	66	177	12	37	5	1	4	21	0	12	32	0.209	.248 (-16%)	.320 (-20%)	.369 (-14%)	.689 (-17%)	-564.9
1970	CHC	NL	40	77	11	12	1	0	1	4	0	20	11	0.156	.253 (-39%)	.325 (+2%)	.385 (-46%)	.711 (-24%)	-233.4
1971	CHC	NL	47	125	13	33	5	0	2	17	1	12	16	0.264	.249 (+6%)	.316 (+6%)	.365 (-4%)	.682 (+1%)	42.9
1972	CHC	NL	25	50	3	12	3	0	0	7	1	5	9	0.240	.243 (-2%)	.310 (-2%)	.353 (-15%)	.664 (-9%)	-72.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	2	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1969	NLCS	NYN	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.500
1969	WS	NYN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	89	50	492	38	10	37
3B	47	41	45	103	7	11
C	692	461	3135	267	45	36
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	CHA	3B	2	0	0	2	1	0
1960	CHA	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1960	CHA	3B	5	5	5	8	0	0
1961	CHA	1B	60	34	314	29	4	27
1961	CHA	3B	36	36	39	89	6	11
1962	CHA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1962	CHA	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1962	CHA	C	6	5	18	0	0	0
1963	CHA	1B	3	0	8	1	0	0
1963	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	CHA	C	98	63	468	48	9	9
1964	CHA	C	120	72	530	43	8	6
1965	CHA	1B	4	3	36	0	0	3
1965	CHA	3B	2	0	1	2	0	0
1965	CHA	C	112	41	348	41	7	4
1966	CHA	C	63	42	243	23	5	3
1967	CHA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1967	CHA	C	96	69	478	39	7	3
1968	NYN	1B	14	13	124	7	4	7
1968	NYN	C	53	52	334	24	2	4
1969	NYN	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
1969	NYN	C	48	44	275	9	1	2
1970	CHN	1B	3	0	1	1	2	0
1970	CHN	C	36	26	163	15	3	2
1971	CHN	C	43	35	218	21	1	2
1971	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	CHN	C	17	12	60	4	2	1