Bob Martyn, baseball player, 1957-1959

Bob Martyn

Born: 8/15/1930 in Weiser, ID, USA

Died: 12/2/2015 in Pacific City, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-06-18 | Final Game: 1959-04-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Robert Gordon Martyn

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Biography

Bob Martyn was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1959. Primarily known as a position player, Martyn made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift from the post-war era into a time of increasing offensive production. Over the span of his brief career, he appeared in 154 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .263. During his time in the majors, Martyn recorded 94 hits, 35 runs batted in, and hit 3 home runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence. In addition to his hitting capabilities, he also displayed speed on the bases, stealing 2 bases throughout his career. Although Martyn's time in the spotlight was relatively short, his contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich history, reflecting the challenges and dynamics of playing during a period when the league was evolving rapidly.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
154 358 35 94 12 11 3 35 2 37 56 0.263 0.330 0.383 0.713 -50.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.713 vs. league average 0.717 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
1957 KC1 AL 58 131 10 35 2 4 1 12 1 11 20 0.267 .257 (+4%) .323 (-1%) .391 (-6%) .715 (-4%) -101.2
1958 KC1 AL 95 226 25 59 10 7 2 23 1 26 36 0.261 .257 (+1%) .324 (+3%) .394 (avg) .719 (+1%) 51.2
1959 KC1 AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 112 85 189 7 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 KC1 OF 49 33 77 3 2 0
1958 KC1 OF 63 52 112 4 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 38
Center Field 5
Right Field 82

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Linfield College McMinnville OR 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952