Joe Martin

Born: 1/1/1876 in Hollidaysburg, PA, USA

Died: 5/25/1964 in Altoona, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-28 | Final Game: 1903-08-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Joseph Samuel Martin

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Biography

Joe Martin was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who played in the early 20th century during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He made his Major League debut on April 28, 1903, and played until August 31, 1903. As a position player, Martin appeared in 79 games, primarily contributing as a reliable presence in the lineup. Throughout his brief career, Martin recorded 64 hits with a batting average of .219, showcasing a solid, if unspectacular, ability to make contact. While he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 14 runs and stole 2 bases, reflecting his skill set as a contact hitter rather than a power player. Despite the limited opportunities in Major League Baseball during his playing days, Martin's contributions to the game during its formative years remain a 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
79	292	29	64	10	9	0	14	2	11	26	0.219	0.252	0.315	0.568	-774.6

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 14.3% 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
1903	WSN	AL	35	119	11	27	4	5	0	7	2	5	4	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.316 (-19%)	.345 (avg)	.662 (-9%)	-228.8
1903	SLA	AL	44	173	18	37	6	4	0	7	0	6	22	0.214	.261 (-18%)	.316 (-22%)	.345 (-15%)	.662 (-18%)	-228.8