Pedro Martinez

Born: 11/29/1968 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1993-06-29 | Final Game: 1997-09-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 155 lbs

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Biography

Pedro Martinez was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 2006. Born in 1968, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, showcasing a combination of skill, tenacity, and charisma on the mound. Throughout his career, Martinez compiled a record of 7-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He struck out 114 batters and recorded 3 saves, displaying his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations. Martinez played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and the evolution of pitching strategies. His pitching style was characterized by a powerful fastball and sharp breaking pitches, which made him a formidable opponent for hitters. While his overall statistics may not fully capture his impact on the game, his presence on the field and the respect he garnered from teammates and opponents alike solidified his legacy as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	4	122	1	0	0	3	142.7	125	63	14	93	114	3.97	0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 10.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1993	SDP	NL	3	1	32	0	0	37.0	23	10	13	32	2.43	4.19 (+42%)	-
1994	SDP	NL	3	2	48	1	3	68.3	52	22	49	52	2.90	4.51 (+36%)	-
1995	HOU	NL	0	0	25	0	0	20.7	29	17	16	17	7.40	4.45 (-66%)	-782.0
1996	NYN	NL	0	0	5	0	0	7.0	8	5	7	6	6.43	—	0.0
1996	CIN	NL	0	0	4	0	0	3.0	5	2	1	3	6.00	—	0.0
1997	CIN	NL	1	1	8	0	0	6.7	8	7	7	4	9.45	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	9	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.000	0.100	0.000	0.100	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 86.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1993	SDP	NL	32	4	0	1	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1994	SDP	NL	48	5	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1995	HOU	NL	25	0	1	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	NYN	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	CIN	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	CIN	NL	8	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	122	1	11	24	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	SDN	P	32	0	2	4	1	0
1994	SDN	P	48	1	5	17	4	1
1995	HOU	P	25	0	3	2	0	0
1996	NYN	P	5	0	0	1	0	0
1996	CIN	P	4	0	0	0	0	0
1997	CIN	P	8	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	122

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2024	Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - HOF Player
2005	This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year	MLB.com GIBBY
2002	Pitcher of the Month	July
2002	Player of the Week	Week of 2002-07-06
2001	Pitcher of the Month	May
2000	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher
2000	Pitcher of the Month	April
2000	Player of the Week	Week of 2000-07-22
1999	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher
1999	MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
1999	Pitcher of the Month	April
1999	Pitcher of the Month	June
1999	Pitcher of the Month	May
1999	Pitcher of the Month	September
1999	Player of the Week	Week of 1999-06-19
1998	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher
1998	Player of the Week	Week of 1998-08-22
1997	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher
1997	Pitcher of the Month	August
1997	Player of the Week	Week of 1997-08-02