J. D. Martin

Born: 1/2/1983 in Ridgecrest, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-07-20 | Final Game: 2010-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: John Dale Martin

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Biography

J. D. Martin, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2009 and 2010. He played in an era characterized by a high offensive output, where pitchers faced the challenge of competing against increasingly powerful lineups. Throughout his career, Martin appeared in a total of 15 games, finishing with a record of 6-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he notched 68 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a strikeout artist despite an overall modest career. Martin's tenure in the majors included time with the Washington Nationals, where he demonstrated his skills on the mound, contributing to the team's pitching depth. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and reliever allowed him to gain valuable experience in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. Though his career was relatively brief, J. D. Martin's journey through the majors reflected the trials and tribulations faced by many pitchers striving to make their mark in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	9	24	24	0	0	0	125.0	141	60	23	35	68	4.32	0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — near 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
2009	WAS	NL	5	4	15	15	0	0	0	77.0	85	38	24	37	4.44	4.32 (-3%)	-2633.6
2010	WAS	NL	1	5	9	9	0	0	0	48.0	56	22	11	31	4.12	4.08 (-1%)	-1084.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	37	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	17	0.162	0.184	0.189	0.373	0.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 49.5% 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
2009	WAS	NL	16	25	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	13	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	WAS	NL	10	12	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	24	24	10	22	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	WAS	P	15	15	8	17	3	0
2010	WAS	P	9	9	2	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	24