Felix Martinez

Born: 5/18/1974 in Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-09-03 | Final Game: 2001-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Felix Martinez was a professional baseball player born in 1974, whose career spanned from 1997 to 2009. Primarily recognized as a position player, Martinez played a total of 239 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. Over the course of his career, he recorded 137 hits, achieving a batting average of .214. While his offense featured 3 home runs and 39 runs batted in (RBIs), he also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 18 stolen bases. Martinez's playing era was characterized by the transition into a more power-driven game, yet he contributed in ways that extended beyond traditional offensive metrics. His ability to steal bases and apply pressure on opposing defenses highlighted his playing style, which was often focused on speed and agility rather than sheer power. Although his numbers may not reflect a dominant offensive presence, Felix Martinez remains a notable figure for his perseverance and contributions during a competitive period in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	641	77	137	26	7	3	39	18	53	143	0.214	0.287	0.290	0.577	-2915.5

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1997	KCR	AL	16	31	3	7	1	1	0	3	0	6	8	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	KCR	AL	34	85	7	11	1	1	0	5	3	5	21	0.129	.266 (-51%)	.335 (-44%)	.420 (-61%)	.755 (-53%)	-802.4
1999	KCR	AL	6	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	TBR	AL	106	299	42	64	11	4	2	17	9	32	68	0.214	.270 (-21%)	.344 (-12%)	.437 (-32%)	.782 (-23%)	-1367.2
2001	TBR	AL	77	219	24	54	13	1	1	14	6	10	46	0.247	.263 (-7%)	.332 (-12%)	.426 (-23%)	.758 (-18%)	-745.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	13	8	16	22	0	4
SS	219	200	360	618	36	148

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	KCA	SS	12	10	17	22	1	7
1998	KCA	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1998	KCA	SS	32	28	49	80	6	23
1999	KCA	2B	1	0	1	2	0	1
1999	KCA	SS	2	1	0	0	0	0
2000	TBA	SS	106	103	191	368	14	80
2001	TBA	2B	10	8	15	20	0	3
2001	TBA	SS	67	58	103	148	15	38