Chito Martinez, baseball player, 1991-1993

Chito Martinez

Born: 12/19/1965 in Belize, Belize, British Honduras

Died: 4/22/2025 in Lake Cormorant, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-05 | Final Game: 1993-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Reyenaldo Ignacio Martinez

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Biography

Chito Martinez, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major Leagues from 1991 until 1993. Known for his versatility as a position player, Martinez played a total of 158 games during his brief career. He recorded 111 hits, showcasing a batting average of .259, which highlighted his ability to contribute offensively during the early 1990s, a time characterized by a shift towards more power-oriented play in baseball. Martinez demonstrated his power at the plate by hitting 18 home runs and driving in 58 runs, making him a valuable asset in the lineup for the teams he represented. Although he was not renowned for stealing bases, he managed to swipe one base during his career. His contributions to the game were significant during an era that saw the emergence of several power hitters, and his playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball at the time. Martinez's career, while not extensively long, left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 429 58 111 22 2 18 58 1 46 102 0.259 0.330 0.445 0.775 896.4

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

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +8.4% above 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
1991 BAL AL 67 216 32 58 12 1 13 33 1 11 51 0.269 .255 (+5%) .323 (-6%) .384 (+34%) .708 (+15%) 468.0
1992 BAL AL 83 198 26 53 10 1 5 25 0 31 47 0.268 .255 (+5%) .322 (+14%) .377 (+7%) .699 (+10%) 428.4
1993 BAL AL 8 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
OF 111 102 214 8 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 BAL 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1991 BAL OF 54 53 108 4 2 2
1992 BAL OF 52 47 104 4 3 1
1993 BAL OF 5 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 110
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 BAL AL $197,500
1992 BAL AL $140,000
Total Career Earnings $337,500