Carlos Martinez

Born: 8/11/1965 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela

Died: 1/24/2006 in La Guaira, La Guaira, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1988-09-02 | Final Game: 1995-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Carlos Alberto Escobar Martinez

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Biography

Carlos Martinez, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 1995. Primarily a position player, Martinez appeared in 465 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and contributions to his teams. Over the course of his tenure, he accumulated 383 hits, 25 home runs, and 161 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .258. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 10 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Martinez played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing integration of players from diverse backgrounds and a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to the game reflected the grit and determination that characterized many players of the late 1980s and early 1990s. His career, marked by consistent performance and dedication, stands as a testament to the hard-working athletes who helped shape the modern landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
465	1485	145	383	63	6	25	161	10	74	209	0.258	0.293	0.359	0.652	-2408.8

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1988	CHW	AL	17	55	5	9	1	0	0	0	1	0	12	0.164	.254 (-36%)	.317 (-49%)	.377 (-52%)	.695 (-50%)	-439.8
1989	CHW	AL	109	350	44	105	22	0	5	32	4	21	57	0.300	.254 (+18%)	.319 (+7%)	.375 (+8%)	.694 (+7%)	452.4
1990	CHW	AL	92	272	18	61	6	5	4	24	0	10	40	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.324 (-22%)	.385 (-15%)	.710 (-18%)	-994.0
1991	CLE	AL	72	257	22	73	14	0	5	30	3	10	43	0.284	.255 (+11%)	.323 (-4%)	.384 (+3%)	.708 (avg)	-90.0
1992	CLE	AL	69	228	23	60	9	1	5	35	1	7	21	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.322 (-12%)	.377 (avg)	.699 (-6%)	-315.3
1993	CLE	AL	80	262	26	64	10	0	5	31	1	20	29	0.244	.265 (-8%)	.332 (-11%)	.403 (-16%)	.735 (-14%)	-690.2
1995	LAA	AL	26	61	7	11	1	0	1	9	0	6	7	0.180	.266 (-32%)	.337 (-22%)	.417 (-41%)	.755 (-32%)	-332.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	210	170	1496	90	23	147
3B	162	152	97	260	29	31
OF	11	8	21	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	CHA	3B	15	15	7	33	4	1
1989	CHA	1B	34	21	217	13	2	13
1989	CHA	3B	68	66	45	121	16	12
1989	CHA	OF	10	8	21	0	2	0
1990	CHA	1B	82	72	632	38	8	50
1990	CHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	CLE	1B	31	28	229	12	8	30
1992	CLE	1B	37	29	263	20	1	40
1992	CLE	3B	28	27	13	37	3	6
1993	CLE	1B	22	19	135	7	4	12
1993	CLE	3B	35	33	27	44	5	5
1995	CAL	1B	4	1	20	0	0	2
1995	CAL	3B	16	11	5	25	1	7