Al Martin, baseball player, 1872-1875

Al Martin

Born: 9/26/1847 in Van Vorst, NJ, USA

Died: 4/1/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-07 | Final Game: 1875-09-25

Full name: Alfred Dean Martin

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Biography

Al Martin was a professional baseball player born in 1847, who played during the early years of organized baseball from 1872 to 1875. As a position player, Martin participated in a total of 17 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills during a formative period in the sport’s history. The 1870s were characterized by the transition from the National Association to the National League, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of rules, strategies, and player dynamics. Over the course of his brief career, Martin collected 12 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .164. While he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players during this era. Martin’s playing style and statistics serve as a snapshot of the game's early days, a time when offense was often limited and the foundations of modern baseball were just beginning to take shape. His legacy, while not marked by standout achievements, remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 73 4 12 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.164 0.164 0.164 0.329 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .164 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.329 vs. league average 0.604 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1872 BR1 4 18 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1874 BR2 7 29 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1875 BR2 6 26 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.115 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 10 22 23 23 2
OF 7 1 11 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR1 2B 4 4 7 7 6 1
1874 BR2 2B 6 6 15 16 17 1
1874 BR2 OF 1 1 1 0 2 0
1875 BR2 OF 6 0 10 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Left Field 1
Center Field 6