Fernando Martinez, baseball player, 2009-2013

Fernando Martinez

Born: 10/10/1988 in Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2009-05-26 | Final Game: 2013-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jesus Fernando Martinez

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Biography

Fernando Martinez, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career from 2009 to 2013. Known primarily as a position player, he played a total of 99 games in the big leagues, showcasing his talents with a batting average of .206. Throughout his time in MLB, Martinez recorded 58 hits, including 9 home runs and 29 runs batted in (RBIs), while also contributing with 2 stolen bases. Martinez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, with the sport witnessing a blend of traditional play and the emergence of new offensive strategies. Despite facing challenges in consistency at the plate, he was regarded as a promising talent, having been originally signed as an international free agent. His journey through the minors and into the major leagues reflected the aspirations of many young players, emphasizing the competitive nature of securing a place in MLB during the early 2000s. Though his time in the spotlight was brief, Fernando Martinez's legacy remains a testament to the pursuit of excellence in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 282 28 58 15 1 9 29 2 14 72 0.206 0.269 0.362 0.630 -404.6

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
2009 NYN NL 29 91 11 16 6 0 1 8 2 5 14 0.176 .262 (-33%) .332 (-27%) .417 (-34%) .750 (-31%) -494.6
2010 NYN NL 7 18 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 11 22 3 5 2 0 1 2 0 1 7 0.227 — — — — 0.0
2012 HOU NL 41 118 12 28 7 1 6 14 0 6 34 0.237 .254 (-7%) .318 (-6%) .405 (+15%) .724 (+6%) 89.9
2013 HOU AL 11 33 1 6 0 0 1 3 0 1 12 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 81 73 121 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 NYN OF 25 23 49 1 0 0
2010 NYN OF 6 5 7 0 0 0
2011 NYN OF 3 2 4 0 1 0
2012 HOU OF 37 35 49 1 0 0
2013 HOU OF 10 8 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 57
Center Field 8
Right Field 19
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 HOU AL $493,000
Total Career Earnings $493,000