Carlos Martinez
Born: 9/21/1991 in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2013-05-03 | Final Game: 2021-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Carlos Ernesto Martinez
Biography
Carlos Martinez, born in 1991, was a prominent pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021. Known for his electrifying fastball and dynamic pitching style, Martinez compiled a career record of 62-52 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74. Over his eight seasons in the league, he struck out 927 batters and recorded 31 saves, showcasing both his versatility as a starter and a reliever. His ability to dominate hitters earned him recognition as an All-Star on two occasions, highlighting his impact during the peak of his career.
Martinez played during a competitive era that featured some of the most talented hitters in the history of the game. His contributions to the St. Louis Cardinals, the team he primarily represented, were significant as he helped lead the franchise to multiple postseason appearances. With a combination of power and finesse, he developed a reputation for being a fierce competitor on the mound, making him a fan favorite and an integral part of the Cardinals' pitching staff throughout his tenure. His legacy in baseball remains notable, reflecting both his individual accomplishments and his contributions to a storied franchise.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 52 | 274 | 139 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 967.0 | 885 | 402 | 81 | 373 | 927 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.3 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 24 | 5.08 | - |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 2 | 4 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 89.3 | 90 | 40 | 36 | 84 | 4.03 | - |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 14 | 7 | 31 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179.7 | 168 | 60 | 63 | 184 | 3.01 | - |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 16 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195.3 | 169 | 66 | 70 | 174 | 3.04 | - |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 12 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 205.0 | 179 | 83 | 71 | 217 | 3.64 | - |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 8 | 6 | 33 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 118.7 | 100 | 41 | 60 | 117 | 3.11 | - |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 48.3 | 39 | 17 | 18 | 53 | 3.17 | - |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 9.90 | - |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 4 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 | 77 | 57 | 36 | 57 | 6.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 249 | 14 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 0.185 | 0.199 | 0.233 | 0.432 | -1277.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | NL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 57 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 32 | 56 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.143 | -481.3 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 33 | 59 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.237 | -331.3 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 34 | 62 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.177 | -464.6 |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 34 | 33 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 16 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SLN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | WS | SLN | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | NLCS | SLN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 5.31 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16.20 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 2013 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 |
| 2013 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 274 | 139 | 97 | 119 | 16 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SLN | P | 21 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | SLN | P | 57 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | SLN | P | 31 | 29 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | SLN | P | 31 | 31 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | SLN | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | SLN | P | 33 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | SLN | P | 48 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | SLN | P | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | SLN | P | 16 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 274 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $539,000 |
| 2015 | SLN | NL | $520,000 |
| 2014 | SLN | NL | $505,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,564,000 | ||