Silvio Martinez

Born: 8/19/1955 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1977-04-09 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Silvio Ramon Martinez

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Biography

Silvio Martinez was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1981. Born in 1955, Martinez played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game, navigating the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 31 wins and 32 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. Over the course of his time on the mound, he recorded a total of 230 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a proficient strikeout artist, and he also notched one save. Martinez's playing style reflected the pitching strategies of his time, often relying on a mix of finesse and control to keep hitters at bay. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in close games where his ability to limit runs was crucial. His career, while relatively brief, left an indelible mark, showcasing the talent and determination of pitchers during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	32	107	87	14	4	1	582.7	568	251	41	237	230	3.88	0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — near 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
1977	CHW	AL	0	1	10	0	0	0	1	21.0	28	13	12	10	5.57	4.00 (-39%)	-
1978	STL	NL	9	8	22	22	5	2	0	138.3	114	56	71	45	3.64	3.69 (+1%)	-
1979	STL	NL	15	8	32	29	7	2	0	206.7	204	75	67	102	3.27	4.00 (+18%)	-
1980	STL	NL	5	10	25	20	2	0	0	119.7	127	64	48	39	4.81	3.84 (-25%)	-
1981	STL	NL	2	5	18	16	0	0	0	97.0	95	43	39	34	3.99	3.58 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
108	179	13	26	5	0	0	10	0	4	78	0.145	0.163	0.173	0.336	-651.7

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career SLG .173 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.336 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1977	CHW	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	STL	NL	22	47	4	8	2	3	0	21	0.170	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	STL	NL	33	62	5	8	1	4	1	26	0.129	.265 (-51%)	.329 (-57%)	.397 (-63%)	.727 (-61%)	-651.7
1980	STL	NL	25	35	3	3	0	1	2	19	0.086	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	STL	NL	18	35	1	7	2	2	1	12	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0