Jose Martinez

Born: 7/26/1942 in Cardenas, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 10/1/2014 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-12 | Final Game: 1970-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

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Biography

José Martínez was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Primarily utilized as a position player, Martínez made a modest impact during his brief career, appearing in a total of 96 games. He recorded 46 hits, including one home run, and drove in 16 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. Known for his versatility on the field, he also contributed with a stolen base, showcasing a blend of speed and skill typical of the era. Martínez's playing days coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. While his career was relatively short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the effects of integration and the rise of new playing styles. His contributions, while not monumental, were a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized countless players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
96	188	21	46	6	0	1	16	1	10	37	0.245	0.286	0.293	0.579	-247.8

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1969	PIT	NL	77	168	20	45	6	0	1	16	1	9	32	0.268	.248 (+8%)	.320 (-3%)	.369 (-13%)	.689 (-9%)	-247.8
1970	PIT	NL	19	20	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	46	38	91	133	8	34
3B	12	2	3	2	1	0
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
SS	21	1	3	14	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	PIT	2B	42	34	80	118	5	30
1969	PIT	3B	5	2	2	1	1	0
1969	PIT	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1969	PIT	SS	20	1	3	13	0	1
1970	PIT	2B	4	4	11	15	3	4
1970	PIT	3B	7	0	1	1	0	0
1970	PIT	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	46
Third Base	12
Shortstop	21
Left Field	2