J. D. Martin
Born: 1/2/1983 in Ridgecrest, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-07-20 | Final Game: 2010-07-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: John Dale Martin
Biography
J. D. Martin, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2009 and 2010. He played in an era characterized by a high offensive output, where pitchers faced the challenge of competing against increasingly powerful lineups. Throughout his career, Martin appeared in a total of 15 games, finishing with a record of 6-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he notched 68 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a strikeout artist despite an overall modest career.
Martin's tenure in the majors included time with the Washington Nationals, where he demonstrated his skills on the mound, contributing to the team's pitching depth. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and reliever allowed him to gain valuable experience in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. Though his career was relatively brief, J. D. Martin's journey through the majors reflected the trials and tribulations faced by many pitchers striving to make their mark in a rapidly evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.0 | 141 | 60 | 23 | 35 | 68 | 4.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 85 | 38 | 24 | 37 | 4.44 | -2633.6 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 56 | 22 | 11 | 31 | 4.12 | -1084.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 37 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.162 | 0.184 | 0.189 | 0.373 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 16 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 24 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | P | 15 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | WAS | P | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |