Marty Janzen

Marty Janzen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 1997. Born in 1973, Janzen made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. He played in the big leagues for the Toronto Blue Jays, where he showcased his skills on the mound. Over the course of his career, Janzen recorded a win-loss record of 6-7 and finished with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.39. He struck out 64 batters, demonstrating the ability to generate swings and misses, although he did not record any saves in his time in the majors. Janzen's contributions were part of the late 1990s baseball landscape, a time when teams began to prioritize specialized roles within the pitching staff, laying the groundwork for the modern bullpen structure. Despite the challenges he faced, Janzen remains a part of baseball history as a player who navigated the complexities of the game during a notable era.