Al Martin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-2003)
Al Martin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2003 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,232 career games, he hit .276 with 1,172 hits, 132 home runs, and 485 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,583.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-07-28
- Last Game
- 2003-09-21
Full name: Albert Lee Martin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,232 | 4,242 | 664 | 1,172 | 220 | 48 | 132 | 485 | 173 | 390 | 879 | .276 | .339 | .444 | .783 | 2,583 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .444 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.
Career OPS .783 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 143 | 480 | 85 | 135 | 26 | 8 | 18 | 64 | 16 | 42 | 122 | .281 | .265 (+6%) | .332 (+2%) | .403 (+19%) | .735 (+11%) | 985.2 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 82 | 276 | 48 | 79 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 33 | 15 | 34 | 56 | .286 | .269 (+6%) | .338 (+8%) | .424 (+8%) | .763 (+8%) | 470.9 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 124 | 439 | 70 | 124 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 20 | 44 | 92 | .282 | .266 (+6%) | .337 (+4%) | .417 (+6%) | .755 (+5%) | 464.3 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 155 | 630 | 101 | 189 | 40 | 1 | 18 | 72 | 38 | 54 | 116 | .300 | .269 (+11%) | .340 (+4%) | .426 (+6%) | .767 (+5%) | 637.4 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 113 | 423 | 64 | 123 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 59 | 23 | 45 | 83 | .291 | .266 (+9%) | .336 (+7%) | .419 (+13%) | .756 (+10%) | 808.7 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 125 | 440 | 57 | 105 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 47 | 20 | 32 | 91 | .239 | .266 (-10%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-13%) | .755 (-13%) | -930.5 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 143 | 541 | 97 | 150 | 36 | 8 | 24 | 63 | 20 | 49 | 119 | .277 | .271 (+2%) | .344 (-2%) | .433 (+17%) | .778 (+8%) | 798.1 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | 93 | 346 | 62 | 106 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 6 | 28 | 54 | .306 | .270 (+13%) | .344 (+4%) | .437 (+8%) | .782 (+7%) | 428.2 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 42 | 134 | 19 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 31 | .231 | .270 (-14%) | .344 (-18%) | .437 (-10%) | .782 (-13%) | 428.2 |
| 2001 | SEA | AL | 100 | 283 | 41 | 68 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 9 | 37 | 59 | .240 | .263 (-9%) | .332 (-1%) | .426 (-11%) | .758 (-6%) | -253.3 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 100 | 238 | 19 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 51 | .252 | .264 (-5%) | .332 (-8%) | .422 (-15%) | .754 (-12%) | -481.2 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,232 | 4,242 | 664 | 1,172 | 220 | 48 | 132 | 485 | 173 | 390 | 879 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 3,356 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 610 | 2075 | 350 | 600 | 76 | 261 | .289 |
| Away | 622 | 2167 | 314 | 572 | 56 | 224 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-21 | TBR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-19 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-18 | TBR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-17 | TBR | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-16 | TBR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-15 | TBR | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-09-14 | TBR | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-13 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-12 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-11 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1060 | 987 | 1698 | 54 | 56 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | OF | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PIT | OF | 136 | 120 | 268 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | OF | 77 | 72 | 129 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | PIT | OF | 121 | 105 | 206 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1996 | PIT | OF | 152 | 148 | 217 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | OF | 110 | 107 | 125 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | PIT | OF | 114 | 110 | 192 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | PIT | OF | 133 | 126 | 196 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | OF | 89 | 84 | 128 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | SEA | OF | 35 | 33 | 76 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | SEA | OF | 73 | 71 | 132 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | OF | 13 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 938 |
| Center Field | 152 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 77 |
Salary History
Al Martin's recorded salaries total $15,793,167 over 10 seasons, 1993 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martin's career ran from 1992 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2001 | SEA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | $1,750,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $2,600,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $2,266,667 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $500,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $375,000 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $192,500 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $15,793,167 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 6.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Al Martin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Al Martin: the record in brief
July 28, 1992 and September 21, 2003 bracket Al Martin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Martin played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992 to 1999), the San Diego Padres (2000), the Seattle Mariners (2000 through 2001), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003). Listed as an outfielder, Martin threw and hit left-handed. Martin is listed at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads November 24, 1967, in West Covina, CA, USA. Al Martin was the playing name; the full given name is Albert Lee.
Martin finished with 1,172 hits from 4,242 at bats in 1,232 games, which works out to .276, adding 132 home runs, 485 runs batted in, and 173 stolen bases. Martin's career OPS of .783 combines a .339 on-base mark with .444 slugging. Martin hit .276 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. Martin's most home runs in a season came in 1999, when the total reached 24 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. No season topped the 189 hits of 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Martin
- What years did Al Martin play?
- Al Martin played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2003.
- Was Al Martin a pitcher?
- No. Al Martin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Al Martin hit?
- Al Martin hit 132 career home runs with 1,172 hits.
- What teams did Al Martin play for?
- Al Martin played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992–1999), the San Diego Padres (2000), the Seattle Mariners (2000–2001), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003).
- What were Al Martin's career stats?
- In 1,232 games, Al Martin had 1,172 hits, 132 home runs, 485 RBI, 664 runs, and 173 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- How much did Al Martin earn in his career?
- Al Martin's recorded salaries total $15,793,167 over 10 seasons, 1993 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martin's career ran from 1992 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 1992.
- What was Al Martin's salary?
- Al Martin's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $5,000,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 2003.
- What position did Al Martin play?
- Al Martin played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Martin and how much did he weigh?
- Al Martin was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Al Martin hit each season?
- Al Martin's home runs by season: 0 in 1992, 18 in 1993, 9 in 1994, 13 in 1995, 18 in 1996, 13 in 1997, 12 in 1998, 24 in 1999, 15 in 2000, 7 in 2001, and 3 in 2003. His most in one season was 24, in 1999.
- What was Al Martin's career batting average?
- Al Martin batted .276 over his career, with 1,172 hits in 4,242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Martin have?
- Al Martin drove in 485 runs in his career.
- Is Al Martin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Martin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.