Tom Martin, baseball player, 1997-2007

Tom Martin

Born: 5/21/1970 in Charleston, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-02 | Final Game: 2007-07-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edgar Martin

Biography

Tom Martin, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2007. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, Martin compiled a record of 11-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92. He was known for his ability to strike out opposing batters, finishing his career with a total of 224 strikeouts. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he also recorded 3 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Martin played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on specialized roles in the bullpen. His contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for, as he adapted to the changing dynamics of the game. Although his career statistics may not place him among the elite pitchers of his era, Martin’s journey through the major leagues reflects the dedication and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball. He retired on July 19, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and perseverance.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 376 0 0 0 3 316.7 339 173 36 143 224 4.92 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
376 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLDS2 ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 NLDS2 HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 1.0 5 2 2 0 18.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2004 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 2 0 0 0.3 4 2 1 0 54.00
1997 NLDS2 HOU 0 0 2 0 0 0.7 1 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 376 0 15 41 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 376

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 COL NL $700,000
2006 COL NL $550,000
2005 ATL NL $1,900,000
2004 LAN NL $1,400,000
2000 CLE AL $225,000
1999 CLE AL $225,000
1998 CLE AL $190,000
1997 HOU NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $5,340,000