Hector Martinez

Born: 5/11/1939 in Las Villas, Cuba

Died: 12/14/1999 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1962-09-30 | Final Game: 1963-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Rodolfo Hector Martinez

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Biography

Hector Martinez, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played as a position player and had a brief career that spanned from 1962 until June 4, 1963. During this time, Martinez participated in 7 games where he showcased his skills, accumulating 4 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 3 runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .267, demonstrating his potential as a competent hitter in a competitive era. Martinez's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, though his career was relatively short-lived. As a player emerging in the early 1960s, he navigated a transitioning league that was beginning to see the impact of integration and a shift toward more dynamic offensive play. Although his tenure in the majors was limited, Hector Martinez's contributions during his time on the field remained a part of the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	15	2	4	0	0	1	3	0	1	4	0.267	0.353	0.467	0.820	0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +22.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +17.0% 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
1962	KC1	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	KC1	AL	6	14	2	4	0	0	1	3	0	1	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	3	7	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	KC1	OF	3	3	7	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3