Marty Clary
Born: 4/3/1962 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-09-05 | Final Game: 1990-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Martin Keith Clary
Biography
Marty Clary was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990. Born in 1962, Clary made his debut during an era characterized by a mix of power hitting and emerging pitching talent. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-14, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing stiff competition in the league. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.48, reflecting the challenges of maintaining consistency during his time in the majors.
Clary's playing style was marked by his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 81 strikeouts throughout his career. While he did not register any saves, he was known for his role as a reliable middle reliever, contributing valuable innings to his teams. Clary's career, though relatively brief, placed him in the context of the late 1980s baseball landscape, where the game was evolving rapidly and teams began to emphasize bullpen depth and matchups. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the fabric of that era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 14 | 58 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 225.0 | 251 | 112 | 17 | 74 | 81 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6.14 | -153.9 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 4 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 108.7 | 103 | 38 | 31 | 30 | 3.15 | -282.2 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 1 | 10 | 33 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.7 | 128 | 64 | 39 | 44 | 5.67 | -1070.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 60 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.083 | 0.141 | 0.083 | 0.224 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 18 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 33 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 32 | 16 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | P | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | ATL | P | 18 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | ATL | P | 33 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ATL | NL | $125,000 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $193,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 1981, 1982, 1983 |