Doc Martell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1910)
Doc Martell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1910 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 34 career games, he hit .208 with 15 hits and 8 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/11/1947 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-07-06
- Last Game
- 1910-06-18
Full name: Leon Alphonsus Martell
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 | .208 | .269 | .278 | .547 | 0 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OPS .547 vs. league average .632 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHI | NL | 24 | 41 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 10 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 34 | 72 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 49 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 9 | .265 |
| Away | 10 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .087 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-06-18 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-26 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-25 | BSN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-23 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-22 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-21 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1910-04-20 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-16 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-04-15 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-04-14 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 13 |
| First Base | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1904, 1905 |
Doc Martell: the record in brief
Doc Martell's major league career runs from a debut on July 6, 1909 to a final game on June 18, 1910. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1909) and the Boston Doves (1910). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds, Martell is listed as a catcher. The bio says Martell both batted and threw right-handed. Martell was born on June 29, 1883, in Boston, MA, USA. The bio records the death on October 11, 1947, in Washington, DC, USA. Martell's full given name, per the bio, is Leon Alphonsus Martell.
Across 34 games at the plate, Martell's career line reads 15 hits in 72 at bats for a .208 average; the totals also include 8 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .269 and the slugging percentage .278, for an OPS of .547. Martell's .208 average ran 15.7% below the .247 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 13.4% below league average (.547 against .632). Martell collected a career-high 11 hits in 1909. The best average in the busiest seasons was .268, in 1909.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doc Martell
- What years did Doc Martell play?
- Doc Martell played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1910.
- Was Doc Martell a pitcher?
- No. Doc Martell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Doc Martell hit?
- Doc Martell hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Doc Martell play for?
- Doc Martell played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1909) and the Boston Doves (1910).
- What were Doc Martell's career stats?
- In 34 games, Doc Martell had 15 hits, 8 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .208 batting average.
- What position did Doc Martell play?
- Doc Martell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doc Martell and how much did he weigh?
- Doc Martell was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Doc Martell's career batting average?
- Doc Martell batted .208 over his career, with 15 hits in 72 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doc Martell have?
- Doc Martell drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Doc Martell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doc Martell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.