Joe Marty, baseball player, 1937-1941

Joe Marty

Born: 9/1/1913 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 10/4/1984 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-22 | Final Game: 1941-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Joseph Anton Marty

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Biography

Joe Marty was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1937 until his retirement on September 28, 1941. Known for his versatility as a position player, Marty played in a total of 538 games during his career. He amassed 478 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 44 home runs and 222 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .261. His speed on the bases was evident with 14 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not only with his bat but also with his agility. Marty's tenure in baseball occurred during a period of transition, as the sport was evolving in the late 1930s and early 1940s, setting the stage for the post-war era. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the game. His career reflects the competitive spirit of the era and the dedication of players who navigated the challenges of professional sports during a tumultuous time in American history.

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 4.0 2 2 0 3 1 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.28 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
1939 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 2 3 1 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
538 1832 223 478 78 22 44 222 14 142 187 0.261 0.318 0.400 0.717 -620.6

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — near 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
1937 CHC NL 88 290 41 84 17 2 5 44 3 28 30 0.290 .276 (+5%) .342 (+4%) .398 (+4%) .740 (+4%) 238.7
1938 CHC NL 76 235 32 57 8 3 7 35 0 18 26 0.243 .272 (-11%) .341 (-11%) .392 (avg) .734 (-5%) -269.6
1939 CHC NL 23 76 6 10 1 0 2 10 2 4 13 0.132 .274 (-52%) .342 (-49%) .393 (-43%) .735 (-46%) -604.0
1939 PHI NL 91 299 32 76 12 6 9 44 1 24 27 0.254 .274 (-7%) .342 (-10%) .393 (+8%) .735 (avg) -604.0
1940 PHI NL 123 455 52 123 21 8 13 50 2 17 50 0.270 .267 (+1%) .335 (-11%) .387 (+13%) .722 (+2%) -79.8
1941 PHI NL 137 477 60 128 19 3 8 39 6 51 41 0.268 .262 (+2%) .332 (+3%) .373 (-1%) .705 (+1%) 203.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 12 1 6 1 0 1 5 0 2 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1938 WS CHN 3 12 1 6 1 0 1 5 0 2 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 502 0 1121 37 33 4
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CHN OF 84 0 196 4 5 0
1938 CHN OF 68 0 143 6 2 1
1939 CHN OF 21 0 24 4 2 0
1939 PHI OF 79 0 176 9 5 3
1939 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 PHI OF 118 0 296 7 8 0
1941 PHI OF 132 0 286 7 11 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 8
Center Field 450
Right Field 47