Marty Martinez

Born: 8/23/1941 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 3/8/2007 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1962-05-02 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

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

Full name: Orlando Martinez

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Biography

Marty Martinez, born in 1941, was a versatile position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 1962 to 1972. Over the course of 436 games, he compiled a batting average of .243, with 230 hits and 57 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, Martinez recorded 7 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute strategically to his team's offensive plays. Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career, his presence on the field was marked by a solid defensive skill set and a keen understanding of the game. Martinez played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the expansion of the league and the increasing emphasis on specialized roles within teams. His contributions were significant in the context of the teams he played for, as he provided depth and versatility in the lineup. Though he may not have been a marquee player, his reliability and work ethic earned him respect among teammates and fans alike. After retiring in 1972, Martinez left behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and resilience in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
436	945	97	230	19	11	0	57	7	70	107	0.243	0.296	0.287	0.583	-1356.7

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	MIN	AL	37	18	13	3	0	1	3	0	3	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	ATL	NL	44	73	14	21	2	1	5	0	11	11	0.288	.242 (+19%)	.306 (+25%)	.357 (-4%)	.663 (+9%)	161.8
1968	ATL	NL	113	356	34	82	5	3	12	6	29	28	0.230	.236 (-3%)	.298 (-3%)	.340 (-23%)	.638 (-14%)	-746.8
1969	HOU	NL	78	198	14	61	5	4	15	0	10	21	0.308	.248 (+24%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (+1%)	.689 (+4%)	81.7
1970	HOU	NL	75	150	12	33	3	0	12	0	9	22	0.220	.253 (-13%)	.325 (-19%)	.385 (-38%)	.711 (-29%)	-765.1
1971	HOU	NL	32	62	4	16	3	1	4	1	3	6	0.258	.249 (+4%)	.316 (-8%)	.365 (-7%)	.682 (-7%)	-88.4
1972	STL	NL	9	7	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	OAK	AL	22	40	3	5	0	0	1	0	3	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	TEX	AL	26	41	3	6	1	1	3	0	2	8	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	1	1	1	0	0	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 273.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1969	HOU	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	1	1	0	0	13.50	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	2	24	2	0	2
2B	59	22	68	85	4	12
3B	74	48	39	108	10	13
C	30	12	78	10	5	0
OF	21	21	21	1	0	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	157	116	209	386	31	70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	MIN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1962	MIN	SS	11	6	6	17	2	2
1967	ATL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1967	ATL	2B	9	0	5	3	0	0
1967	ATL	3B	2	0	0	2	0	2
1967	ATL	C	3	0	2	0	0	0
1967	ATL	SS	25	17	36	68	9	14
1968	ATL	2B	16	13	21	46	1	4
1968	ATL	3B	37	31	23	60	5	8
1968	ATL	C	14	6	40	7	1	0
1968	ATL	SS	54	49	85	151	11	32
1969	HOU	2B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1969	HOU	3B	15	8	7	23	3	2
1969	HOU	C	7	4	24	3	3	0
1969	HOU	OF	21	21	21	1	0	0
1969	HOU	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1969	HOU	SS	17	16	23	39	5	5
1970	HOU	2B	4	1	5	3	0	1
1970	HOU	3B	10	6	6	11	0	0
1970	HOU	C	6	2	12	0	1	0
1970	HOU	SS	29	16	34	64	1	9
1971	HOU	1B	4	2	22	2	0	2
1971	HOU	2B	9	4	12	18	1	3
1971	HOU	3B	3	0	0	2	0	0
1971	HOU	SS	7	4	7	15	0	2
1972	SLN	2B	2	0	2	1	0	1
1972	SLN	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1972	SLN	SS	3	0	0	1	0	0
1972	OAK	2B	17	4	20	14	2	3
1972	OAK	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1972	OAK	SS	6	4	8	24	2	5
1972	TEX	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1972	TEX	3B	4	3	2	7	2	1
1972	TEX	SS	5	4	10	7	1	1