Martin Autry
Born: 3/5/1903 in Martindale, TX, USA
Died: 1/26/1950 in Savannah, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-20 | Final Game: 1930-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Martin Gordon Autry
Biography
Martin Autry, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1924 until 1930. Primarily playing as a position player, Autry made a mark in the game during an era characterized by a transition in baseball's playing style, as teams began to emphasize speed and agility alongside traditional power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 120 games, compiling a batting average of .245 with 68 hits, including 2 home runs and 33 RBIs.
Though he did not steal any bases, Autry's contributions on the field were significant in the context of the late 1920s, a time when Major League Baseball was evolving with new strategies and a growing fanbase. His playing style reflected the competitive nature of the period, as teams sought versatile players who could adapt to varying game situations. While not a household name, Martin Autry's efforts and perseverance on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative time in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 277 | 21 | 68 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0.245 | 0.269 | 0.350 | 0.619 | -866.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 16 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 22 | 60 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.300 | 38.4 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 43 | 96 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.208 | -575.8 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 34 | 71 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.254 | -328.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 96 | 0 | 268 | 60 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYA | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CLE | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CLE | C | 14 | 0 | 42 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 1928 | CLE | C | 18 | 0 | 61 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 1929 | CHA | C | 30 | 0 | 64 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 1930 | CHA | C | 29 | 0 | 96 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 96 |