Pat Martin

Born: 4/13/1894 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 2/4/1949 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-20 | Final Game: 1920-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Patrick Francis Martin

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Biography

Pat Martin, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1919 to June 6, 1920. He played during a transformative period in baseball, just after the end of World War I and before the establishment of the live-ball era, which would significantly change the dynamics of the game. Martin's career pitching record stood at 1-6, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.61. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he recorded a total of 20 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not achieving widespread success. Though Martin's time in the majors was short-lived, he contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His experiences on the mound highlighted the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, who often dealt with less specialized training and a different style of play compared to future generations. While he did not secure any saves, Martin's role as a pitcher during a crucial time in baseball history reflects the evolving nature of the sport as it moved towards a more offensive style. His career, while modest in terms of statistics, serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the game through their participation in its early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	10	7	3	0	0	43.3	59	27	2	33	20	5.61	0

Career ERA 5.61 vs. league average 3.28 across their career seasons — 70.8% worse than 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
1919	PHA	AL	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	11.0	11	5	8	6	4.09	3.09 (-33%)	-141.1
1920	PHA	AL	1	4	8	5	2	0	0	32.3	48	22	25	14	6.12	3.45 (-78%)	-1609.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	13	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.308	0.308	0.385	0.692	0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.684 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
1919	PHA	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	PHA	AL	8	10	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	0	8	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	PHA	P	2	0	0	2	1	0
1920	PHA	P	8	0	0	6	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10