Rabbit Martínez

Born: 10/20/1912 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

Died: 4/14/1992 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Horacio Antonio Martínez

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Biography

Rabbit Martínez, born in 1912, is an active professional baseball player renowned for his versatility and tenacity as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 283 games, accumulating 217 hits, 3 home runs, and 85 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .228. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Martínez has also recorded 16 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. His contributions to the game are further highlighted by his six All-Star selections, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. Playing in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball strategies and the evolving dynamics of the sport, Martínez continues to adapt and thrive. His career reflects not only individual achievement but also the collective history of baseball, as he represents a generation of players who have navigated the transitions within the game. As he remains an active competitor, Martínez's ongoing contributions are pivotal to his team's success and serve as an inspiration for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
283	950	116	217	26	9	3	85	16	85	6	0.228	0.295	0.284	0.579	-2689.5

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .284 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
1935	NYC	NN2	24	67	8	14	1	0	0	2	0	4	1	0.209	.279 (-25%)	.342 (-26%)	.399 (-44%)	.742 (-36%)	-402.3
1936	NYC	NN2	33	92	10	16	2	0	0	5	2	6	0	0.174	.283 (-39%)	.349 (-36%)	.404 (-52%)	.753 (-44%)	-718.3
1940	NYC	NN2	23	89	14	20	2	1	2	14	0	9	0	0.225	.267 (-16%)	.335 (-12%)	.387 (-13%)	.722 (-12%)	-187.4
1941	NYC	NN2	39	159	25	41	7	0	0	13	2	8	2	0.258	.262 (-2%)	.332 (-12%)	.373 (-19%)	.705 (-16%)	-429.4
1942	NYC	NN2	20	66	6	13	2	0	0	4	2	9	3	0.197	.253 (-22%)	.323 (-9%)	.349 (-35%)	.672 (-23%)	-211.4
1943	NYC	NN2	33	126	13	29	6	1	0	13	3	10	0	0.230	.255 (-10%)	.324 (-10%)	.346 (-15%)	.671 (-13%)	-262.9
1944	NYC	NN2	36	125	16	34	3	4	0	18	4	7	0	0.272	.261 (+4%)	.325 (-2%)	.357 (+1%)	.683 (avg)	-31.2
1945	NYC	NN2	23	76	10	17	2	0	1	4	0	10	0	0.224	.260 (-14%)	.328 (-5%)	.354 (-18%)	.683 (-12%)	-121.6
1946	NYC	NN2	31	90	7	20	0	1	0	4	2	14	0	0.222	.256 (-13%)	.328 (+1%)	.358 (-32%)	.687 (-16%)	-180.2
1947	NYC	NN2	21	60	7	13	1	2	0	8	1	8	0	0.217	.262 (-17%)	.336 (-8%)	.376 (-20%)	.712 (-15%)	-144.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	38	9	7	1	0	0	1	2	0	0.184

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1947	NWS	NYC	5	20	7	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.200
1935	NLC	NYC	7	18	2	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	50	42	108	132	8	19
3B	2	1	2	4	1	2
OF	2	1	1	0	1	0
SS	226	223	470	616	74	102

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	NYC	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1935	NYC	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1935	NYC	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1935	NYC	SS	20	20	49	49	9	7
1936	NYC	SS	32	31	53	85	12	16
1940	NYC	SS	23	23	51	57	6	10
1941	NYC	SS	39	39	77	104	10	15
1942	NYC	SS	20	20	34	50	9	12
1943	NYC	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1943	NYC	OF	1	1	1	0	1	0
1943	NYC	SS	31	31	77	98	7	12
1944	NYC	2B	2	0	1	1	1	0
1944	NYC	3B	1	1	2	3	1	2
1944	NYC	SS	33	33	78	97	13	18
1945	NYC	SS	23	23	47	67	8	10
1946	NYC	2B	30	30	65	83	6	15
1947	NYC	2B	16	12	41	46	1	4
1947	NYC	SS	5	3	4	9	0	2