Marty Janzen
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1997)
Marty Janzen was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. Across 27 career appearances, he went 6-7 with a 6.39 ERA and 64 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
- 6'3" / 197 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-05-12
- Last Game
- 1997-09-27
Full name: Martin Thomas Janzen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 4 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.2 | 95 | 60 | 38 | 47 | 7.33 | 4.61 (-59%) | -3199.2 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 3.60 | 4.39 (+18%) | -624.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 7 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.2 | 118 | 70 | 51 | 64 | 6.39 | — | -3,824 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 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
View full game log (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 58.2 | 70 | 39 | 30 | 38 | 5.98 |
| Away | 12 | 40.0 | 48 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 6.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-27 | TOR | BOS | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-20 | TOR | NYY | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-15 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-08-31 | TOR | MIA | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-08-26 | TOR | CHW | — | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997-08-23 | TOR | KCR | W | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997-08-20 | TOR | CHW | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-08-19 | TOR | CHW | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-16 | TOR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-04 | TOR | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
Marty Janzen: the record in brief
Marty Janzen played a first major league game on May 12, 1996 and a last one on September 27, 1997. All of the seasons listed were played for the Toronto Blue Jays. At 6'3" and 197 pounds, Janzen is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Janzen batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 31, 1973, in Homestead, FL, USA. Marty Janzen was the playing name; the full given name is Martin Thomas.
Janzen pitched in 27 games, starting 11, and finished with a 6-7 record and 6.39 ERA. The totals include 64 strikeouts. The league ERA over Janzen's seasons was 4.50, so the 6.39 figure ran 41.9% worse than average. In 1996, one of the busiest seasons, Janzen posted a 7.33 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.61.
Retrosheet box scores cover 54 of Janzen's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 27 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 8 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marty Janzen
- What years did Marty Janzen play?
- Marty Janzen played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997.
- Was Marty Janzen a pitcher?
- Yes. Marty Janzen pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 64 strikeouts.
- What teams did Marty Janzen play for?
- Marty Janzen played for one team, the Toronto Blue Jays (1996–1997).
- What were Marty Janzen's career stats?
- In 27 games, Marty Janzen went 6-7 with a 6.39 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 98.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Marty Janzen play?
- Marty Janzen played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marty Janzen and how much did he weigh?
- Marty Janzen was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 197 pounds.
- What was Marty Janzen's career ERA?
- Marty Janzen finished with a 6.39 career ERA, going 6-7 with 64 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Marty Janzen have?
- Marty Janzen recorded 64 career strikeouts.
- Is Marty Janzen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marty Janzen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.