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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 5 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.0 | 52 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 2.09 | 1155.5 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 12.89 | -954.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8.68 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 32 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 4.05 | 239.4 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 10.06 | -946.7 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16.20 | - |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 1 | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 36 | 20 | 24 | 51 | 3.53 | - |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 3.71 | -475.1 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.3 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 4.13 | - |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19.29 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 62 | 34 | 25 | 46 | 5.07 | 917.9 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 4.91 | -762.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | P | 55 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYN | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TBA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | LAN | P | 80 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | ATL | P | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | LAN | P | 47 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | COL | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | COL | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||