Joe Martina

Born: 7/8/1889 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 3/22/1962 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-19 | Final Game: 1924-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Martina

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Biography

Joe Martina was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1924 until his final game on September 30, 1924. Making his mark during a transitional period in baseball, Martina played in an era characterized by the shifting dynamics of the game, as teams began to emphasize pitching and defense in response to the offensive explosion of the 1920s. Throughout his brief career, Martina compiled a record of 6-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67. He struck out 57 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves. Despite the challenges of a short career, his contributions to the mound reflected the evolving strategies of the game, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to control the pace and outcome of games. Martina's time in the league may have been limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	8	24	13	8	0	0	125.3	129	65	7	56	57	4.67	0

Career ERA 4.67 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 13.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1924	WSN	AL	6	8	24	13	8	0	0	125.3	129	65	56	57	4.67	4.13 (-13%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	43	2	14	2	0	0	6	0	2	7	0.326	0.370	0.372	0.742	0.0

Career AVG .326 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
1924	WSN	AL	25	43	2	14	2	0	0	6	0	2	7	0.326	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	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
1924	WS	WS1	1	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	1	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1924	WS	WS1	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	24	0	0	19	0	1
SS	1	0	3	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	WS1	P	24	0	0	19	0	1
1924	WS1	SS	1	0	3	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	24
Shortstop	1