Mike Martin, baseball player, 1986-1986

Mike Martin

Born: 12/3/1958 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-08-15 | Final Game: 1986-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Joseph Michael Martin

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Biography

Mike Martin, born in 1958, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for a short stint in 1986. He made his debut on August 15, 1986, and played until September 27 of the same year. Throughout his time in the league, Martin appeared in 8 games, recording 1 hit and finishing with a batting average of .077. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the roster during this period contributed to the depth of the team he represented. Martin's playing career occurred during a transformative time in baseball as the sport was beginning to evolve with the integration of various playing styles and talents. Although he did not have a lengthy career or accumulate significant statistics, his time in the majors reflects the experience of many players who strive for their dreams in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His journey underscores the challenges faced by aspiring athletes in the pursuit of excellence and recognition within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 13 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.077 0.200 0.154 0.354 0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 70.2% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.354 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1986 CHC NL 8 13 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 8 4 18 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CHN C 8 4 18 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 CHN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $60,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mount Hood Community College Gresham OR 1978