Manny Martinez, baseball player, 1996-1999

Manny Martinez

Born: 10/3/1970 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-06-14 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Manuel Martinez

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Biography

Manny Martinez, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. As a position player, he appeared in 232 games over the course of his career, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting. Martinez finished his time in the league with 138 hits and a batting average of .245, contributing 53 RBIs and hitting 8 home runs. Notably, he displayed his agility on the base paths, accumulating a total of 23 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact games not just with his bat, but also with his speed. Martinez's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by offensive explosion and the gradual integration of more diverse playing styles. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he brought a competitive spirit and versatility that added depth to the roster. After retiring on October 3, 1999, Martinez left behind a legacy that underscored the importance of role players in the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
232 564 74 138 25 12 8 53 23 30 111 0.245 0.284 0.374 0.658 -1756.3

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1996 SEA AL 9 17 3 4 2 1 0 3 2 3 5 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 13 36 2 8 0 2 0 0 2 1 11 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1998 PIT NL 73 180 21 45 11 2 6 24 0 9 44 0.250 .266 (-6%) .335 (-13%) .420 (+3%) .755 (-4%) -217.4
1999 WSN NL 137 331 48 81 12 7 2 26 19 17 51 0.245 .271 (-10%) .344 (-19%) .433 (-21%) .778 (-20%) -1538.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 207 133 358 13 10 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 SEA OF 8 5 12 2 0 0
1996 PHI OF 11 10 20 1 1 0
1998 PIT OF 62 40 92 0 1 0
1999 MON OF 126 78 234 10 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 29
Center Field 168
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MON NL $225,000
1998 PIT NL $190,000
Total Career Earnings $415,000