Leonys Martin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2019)
Leonys Martin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2019 for 5 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 9 seasons. In 770 career games, he hit .244 with 617 hits, 58 home runs, and 228 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-02
- Last Game
- 2019-06-20
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 770 | 2,532 | 334 | 617 | 94 | 22 | 58 | 228 | 126 | 190 | 637 | .244 | .301 | .367 | .668 | -3,303 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .668 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 24 | 46 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -158.3 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 147 | 457 | 66 | 119 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 36 | 28 | 104 | .260 | .253 (+3%) | .317 (-2%) | .396 (-3%) | .714 (-2%) | -197.3 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 155 | 533 | 68 | 146 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 31 | 39 | 114 | .274 | .251 (+9%) | .313 (+3%) | .386 (-6%) | .700 (-2%) | -100.2 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 95 | 288 | 26 | 63 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 14 | 16 | 69 | .219 | .254 (-14%) | .316 (-17%) | .404 (-23%) | .721 (-20%) | -919.8 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 143 | 518 | 72 | 128 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 47 | 24 | 44 | 149 | .247 | .255 (-3%) | .321 (-5%) | .417 (-9%) | .738 (-7%) | -644.4 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 34 | 115 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 29 | .174 | .254 (-32%) | .324 (-32%) | .425 (-33%) | .750 (-32%) | -618.7 |
| 2017 | CHN | NL | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .154 | — | — | — | — | -618.7 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 78 | 303 | 45 | 76 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 29 | 7 | 29 | 75 | .251 | .247 (+1%) | .318 (+1%) | .409 (avg) | .727 (avg) | 29.8 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 6 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 29.8 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 65 | 236 | 32 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 21 | 78 | .199 | .252 (-21%) | .322 (-15%) | .434 (-21%) | .757 (-18%) | -693.6 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 770 | 2,532 | 334 | 617 | 94 | 22 | 58 | 228 | 126 | 190 | 637 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -3,891 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (770 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 376 | 1231 | 161 | 311 | 24 | 116 | .253 |
| Away | 393 | 1298 | 173 | 306 | 34 | 112 | .236 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-20 | CLE | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-06-19 | CLE | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-06-17 | CLE | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-06-16 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-06-15 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-06-14 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-06-12 | CLE | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-06-11 | CLE | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-06-09 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-06-08 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-04 | CHC | PIT | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 741 | 664 | 1818 | 63 | 21 | 10 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TEX | OF | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TEX | OF | 17 | 13 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | TEX | OF | 142 | 125 | 317 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | TEX | OF | 152 | 140 | 415 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| 2015 | TEX | OF | 92 | 71 | 218 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | OF | 143 | 142 | 353 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | SEA | OF | 30 | 29 | 75 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | CHN | OF | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | DET | OF | 74 | 73 | 228 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | CLE | OF | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | OF | 65 | 65 | 148 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 700 |
| Right Field | 41 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
Leonys Martin's recorded salaries total $15,900,000 over 4 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martin's career ran from 2011 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $4,150,000 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $4,750,000 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $3,750,000 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $3,250,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $15,900,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Leonys Martin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Leonys Martin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Leonys Martin debuted on September 2, 2011 and played a final game on June 20, 2019. By club, Martin's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (2011 to 2015), the Seattle Mariners (2016 to 2017), the Chicago Cubs (2017), the Detroit Tigers (2018), and the Cleveland Indians (2018 through 2019). Born on March 6, 1988, in Corralillo, Villa Clara, Cuba, Martin is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Size on record: 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame.
Across 770 games at the plate, Martin's career line reads 617 hits in 2,532 at bats for a .244 average, along with 58 home runs, 228 RBI, and 126 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .301 and .367 give Martin a career OPS of .668. The .244 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 8.3% below league average (.668 against .728).
Frequently Asked Questions about Leonys Martin
- What years did Leonys Martin play?
- Leonys Martin played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2019.
- Was Leonys Martin a pitcher?
- No. Leonys Martin was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Leonys Martin hit?
- Leonys Martin hit 58 career home runs with 617 hits.
- What teams did Leonys Martin play for?
- Leonys Martin played for 5 teams: the Texas Rangers (2011–2015), the Seattle Mariners (2016–2017), the Chicago Cubs (2017), the Detroit Tigers (2018), and the Cleveland Indians (2018–2019).
- What were Leonys Martin's career stats?
- In 770 games, Leonys Martin had 617 hits, 58 home runs, 228 RBI, 334 runs, and 126 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Leonys Martin earn in his career?
- Leonys Martin's recorded salaries total $15,900,000 over 4 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martin's career ran from 2011 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2012.
- What was Leonys Martin's salary?
- Leonys Martin's last recorded salary was $4,150,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $4,750,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $3,250,000, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2016.
- What position did Leonys Martin play?
- Leonys Martin played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leonys Martin and how much did he weigh?
- Leonys Martin was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Leonys Martin hit each season?
- Leonys Martin's home runs by season: 0 in 2011, 0 in 2012, 8 in 2013, 7 in 2014, 5 in 2015, 15 in 2016, 3 in 2017, 11 in 2018, and 9 in 2019. His most in one season was 15, in 2016.
- What was Leonys Martin's career batting average?
- Leonys Martin batted .244 over his career, with 617 hits in 2,532 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leonys Martin have?
- Leonys Martin drove in 228 runs in his career.
- What was Leonys Martin's career ERA?
- Leonys Martin finished with a 27.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Leonys Martin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leonys Martin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.