Norberto Martin
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1999)
Norberto Martin was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999 for the Chicago White Sox, the Anaheim Angels, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 7 seasons. In 354 career games, he hit .278 with 245 hits, 7 home runs, and 89 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-20
- Last Game
- 1999-05-04
Full name: Norberto Enrique Martin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 354 | 880 | 116 | 245 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 89 | 23 | 35 | 123 | .278 | .306 | .352 | .658 | -1,990 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OPS .658 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 8 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | 45 | 131 | 19 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 16 | .275 | .269 (+2%) | .338 (-6%) | .424 (-14%) | .763 (-10%) | -246.5 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 72 | 160 | 17 | 43 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 25 | .269 | .266 (+1%) | .337 (-17%) | .417 (-4%) | .755 (-10%) | -341.3 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 70 | 140 | 30 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 17 | .350 | .269 (+30%) | .340 (+10%) | .426 (-1%) | .767 (+4%) | 102.3 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 71 | 213 | 24 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 31 | .300 | .266 (+13%) | .336 (-5%) | .419 (-12%) | .756 (-9%) | -310.4 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 79 | 195 | 20 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 29 | .215 | .266 (-19%) | .335 (-29%) | .420 (-43%) | .755 (-37%) | -1193.8 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 9 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 354 | 880 | 116 | 245 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 89 | 23 | 35 | 123 | .278 | — | — | — | — | -1,990 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (354 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 169 | 405 | 48 | 114 | 2 | 41 | .281 |
| Away | 185 | 475 | 68 | 131 | 5 | 48 | .276 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-04 | TOR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-03 | TOR | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-05-02 | TOR | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-29 | TOR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-15 | TOR | TBR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-04-14 | TOR | TBR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-04-13 | TOR | TBR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-12 | TOR | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-04-11 | TOR | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-09-24 | LAA | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 131 | 109 | 232 | 335 | 14 | 75 |
| 3B | 39 | 22 | 14 | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 19 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 68 | 52 | 78 | 122 | 9 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | CHA | 2B | 28 | 25 | 53 | 59 | 2 | 10 |
| 1994 | CHA | 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | SS | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHA | 2B | 17 | 15 | 35 | 41 | 4 | 12 |
| 1995 | CHA | 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | CHA | OF | 12 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHA | SS | 7 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | CHA | 2B | 10 | 9 | 22 | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHA | SS | 24 | 18 | 39 | 44 | 5 | 17 |
| 1997 | CHA | 2B | 9 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | CHA | 3B | 17 | 14 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | CHA | SS | 28 | 23 | 27 | 45 | 3 | 11 |
| 1998 | ANA | 2B | 54 | 43 | 86 | 138 | 4 | 31 |
| 1998 | ANA | 3B | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | OF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | SS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TOR | 2B | 8 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | TOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 131 |
| Third Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 68 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 50 |
Salary History
Norberto Martin's recorded salaries total $1,321,000 over 6 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martin's career ran from 1993 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ANA | AL | $425,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $350,000 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | $160,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $165,000 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $112,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,321,000 | ||
Norberto Martin: the record in brief
September 20, 1993 and May 4, 1999 bracket Norberto Martin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (1993 to 1997), the Anaheim Angels (1998), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1999). Martin played primarily as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on December 10, 1966, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R., Martin was listed at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. Norberto Martin was the playing name; the full given name is Norberto Enrique.
Martin's career batting table shows 354 games, 880 at bats and 245 hits, a .278 average, adding 7 home runs, 89 runs batted in, and 23 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .306 and the slugging percentage .352, for an OPS of .658. Against a .268 league average for those years, Martin's .278 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Martin's .658 stands 13.3% below the league's .759. 1997 produced Martin's most hits, 64 of them for the Chicago White Sox. The RBI column peaks at 27 in 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norberto Martin
- What years did Norberto Martin play?
- Norberto Martin played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999.
- Was Norberto Martin a pitcher?
- No. Norberto Martin was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Norberto Martin hit?
- Norberto Martin hit 7 career home runs with 245 hits.
- What teams did Norberto Martin play for?
- Norberto Martin played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1993–1997), the Anaheim Angels (1998), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1999).
- What were Norberto Martin's career stats?
- In 354 games, Norberto Martin had 245 hits, 7 home runs, 89 RBI, 116 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .278 batting average.
- How much did Norberto Martin earn in his career?
- Norberto Martin's recorded salaries total $1,321,000 over 6 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martin's career ran from 1993 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
- What was Norberto Martin's salary?
- Norberto Martin's last recorded salary was $425,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $425,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1998.
- What position did Norberto Martin play?
- Norberto Martin played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Norberto Martin and how much did he weigh?
- Norberto Martin was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Norberto Martin hit each season?
- Norberto Martin's home runs by season: 0 in 1993, 1 in 1994, 2 in 1995, 1 in 1996, 2 in 1997, 1 in 1998, and 0 in 1999. His most in one season was 2, in 1995 and 1997.
- What was Norberto Martin's career batting average?
- Norberto Martin batted .278 over his career, with 245 hits in 880 at bats.
- How many RBI did Norberto Martin have?
- Norberto Martin drove in 89 runs in his career.
- Is Norberto Martin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Norberto Martin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.