Jerry Martin

Born: 5/11/1949 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-07 | Final Game: 1984-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jerry Lindsey Martin

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Biography

Jerry Martin was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1984. Born in 1949, Martin played primarily as a position player over the course of his career, participating in 1,018 games. He was known for his versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. With a career batting average of .251, he recorded 666 hits, including 85 home runs and 345 RBIs. In addition to his power-hitting capabilities, Martin showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 38 stolen bases. Emerging during a time when baseball was evolving with a greater focus on power hitting and speed, Martin established himself as a reliable outfielder. His contributions were significant in various teams he played for, as he provided depth and experience during a competitive era in baseball. While he may not have been a household name, Jerry Martin's presence in the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the dynamic changes in baseball, contributing to the legacy of the sport during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1018	2652	337	666	130	17	85	345	38	207	574	0.251	0.307	0.409	0.716	-156.1

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — near 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
1974	PHI	NL	13	14	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	PHI	NL	57	113	15	24	7	1	2	11	2	11	16	0.212	.257 (-18%)	.327 (-12%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-10%)	-201.4
1976	PHI	NL	130	121	30	30	7	0	2	15	3	7	28	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.320 (-10%)	.360 (-2%)	.681 (-6%)	-163.6
1977	PHI	NL	116	215	34	56	16	3	6	28	6	18	42	0.260	.264 (-1%)	.329 (avg)	.401 (+11%)	.730 (+6%)	216.8
1978	PHI	NL	128	266	40	72	13	4	9	36	9	28	65	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.323 (+5%)	.378 (+19%)	.702 (+13%)	595.4
1979	CHC	NL	150	534	74	145	34	3	19	73	2	38	85	0.272	.265 (+2%)	.329 (-3%)	.397 (+14%)	.727 (+6%)	558.8
1980	CHC	NL	141	494	57	112	22	2	23	73	8	38	107	0.227	.264 (-14%)	.326 (-14%)	.387 (+8%)	.714 (-2%)	-373.1
1981	SFG	NL	72	241	23	58	5	3	4	25	6	21	52	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-4%)	.368 (-9%)	.688 (-6%)	-246.8
1982	KCR	AL	147	519	52	138	22	1	15	65	1	38	138	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.324 (-2%)	.388 (+3%)	.712 (avg)	-12.0
1983	KCR	AL	13	44	4	14	2	0	2	13	1	1	7	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	NYN	NL	51	91	6	14	1	0	3	5	0	6	29	0.154	.259 (-41%)	.322 (-36%)	.384 (-31%)	.707 (-34%)	-530.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	14	2	2	1	0	1	2	1	5	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1978	NLCS	PHI	4	9	1	2	1	1	2	1	3	0.222
1977	NLCS	PHI	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000
1976	NLCS	PHI	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	23	1	0	6
OF	910	633	1530	44	29	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	PHI	OF	11	2	5	0	0	0
1975	PHI	OF	49	26	90	3	2	1
1976	PHI	1B	1	1	7	0	0	2
1976	PHI	OF	110	14	78	0	2	0
1977	PHI	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	PHI	OF	106	49	117	4	2	1
1978	PHI	OF	112	56	148	8	2	1
1979	CHN	OF	144	135	297	11	6	4
1980	CHN	OF	129	125	262	8	6	0
1981	SFN	OF	64	60	138	4	1	1
1982	KCA	OF	142	137	333	4	7	2
1983	KCA	OF	13	13	22	0	1	0
1984	NYN	1B	3	2	16	1	0	4
1984	NYN	OF	30	16	40	2	0	1