Marty Decker
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983)
Marty Decker was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1983 for the San Diego Padres. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA and 9 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 168 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-20
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Dee Martin Decker
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2.08 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2.08 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2.25 |
| Away | 2 | 4.2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.93 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | SDP | ATL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | SDP | ATL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983-09-26 | SDP | HOU | — | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | SDP | SFG | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego | CA | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Marty Decker: the record in brief
Marty Decker's major league career runs from a debut on September 20, 1983 to a final game on October 2, 1983. Decker's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. At 168 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Decker is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Decker threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is June 7, 1957, in Upland, CA, USA. The given name on file is Dee Martin Decker.
The pitching table credits Decker with a 0-0 record and a 2.08 ERA in 4 games. The same table counts 9 strikeouts. Against a 3.87 league ERA for the same years, Decker was 46.4% better. All of that pitching came in 1983, with 4 games and 9 strikeouts.
The college table lists Point Loma Nazarene University in 1976, 1977, and 1978.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marty Decker
- Was Marty Decker a pitcher?
- Yes. Marty Decker pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- What teams did Marty Decker play for?
- Marty Decker played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1983).
- What were Marty Decker's career stats?
- In 4 games, Marty Decker went 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and 8.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Marty Decker play?
- Marty Decker played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marty Decker and how much did he weigh?
- Marty Decker was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Marty Decker's career ERA?
- Marty Decker finished with a 2.08 career ERA, going 0-0 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Marty Decker have?
- Marty Decker recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Marty Decker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marty Decker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.