Doc Martell
Born: 6/29/1883 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 10/11/1947 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-07-06 | Final Game: 1910-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Leon Alphonsus Martell
Biography
Doc Martell, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1909 to 1910. Primarily a position player, Martell's time in Major League Baseball was brief, featuring in 34 games over the course of two seasons. Throughout his career, he recorded 15 hits, driving in 8 runs, which resulted in a batting average of .208. Despite not hitting any home runs and failing to record stolen bases, Martell contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and tenacity on the field.
Martell's playing days coincided with an era of baseball characterized by its transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded approach. Although he did not achieve significant personal accolades, his presence in the sport during this transformative period added to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. After retiring in 1910, Martell's legacy remained as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 72 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.208 | 0.269 | 0.278 | 0.547 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHI | NL | 24 | 41 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.268 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 10 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 9 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| C | 12 | 8 | 56 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHI | C | 12 | 8 | 56 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1910 | BSN | 1B | 10 | 9 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 13 |
| First Base | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1904, 1905 |