Chito Martinez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1993)
Chito Martinez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 158 career games, he hit .259 with 111 hits, 18 home runs, and 58 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 896.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Born
- 12/19/1965 in Belize, Belize, British Honduras
- Died
- 4/22/2025 in Lake Cormorant, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1991-07-05
- Last Game
- 1993-04-20
Full name: Reyenaldo Ignacio Martinez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 429 | 58 | 111 | 22 | 2 | 18 | 58 | 1 | 46 | 102 | .259 | .330 | .445 | .775 | 896 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .445 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.
Career OPS .775 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — +8.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 67 | 216 | 32 | 58 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 51 | .269 | .255 (+5%) | .323 (-6%) | .384 (+34%) | .708 (+15%) | 468.0 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 83 | 198 | 26 | 53 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 47 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .322 (+14%) | .377 (+7%) | .699 (+10%) | 428.4 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 158 | 429 | 58 | 111 | 22 | 2 | 18 | 58 | 1 | 46 | 102 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 896 | ||
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 (158 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 213 | 38 | 60 | 10 | 33 | .282 |
| Away | 73 | 216 | 20 | 51 | 8 | 25 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-04-20 | BAL | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-17 | BAL | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-04-16 | BAL | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-04-14 | BAL | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-04-13 | BAL | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-09 | BAL | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-04-07 | BAL | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-04-05 | BAL | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-04 | BAL | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-03 | BAL | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 110 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
Chito Martinez's recorded salaries total $337,500 over 2 seasons, 1992 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martinez's career ran from 1991 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $197,500 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $140,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $337,500 | ||
Chito Martinez: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 5, 1991 and the final game on April 20, 1993, Chito Martinez built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles from 1991 to 1993. Martinez played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 19, 1965, in Belize, Belize, British Honduras and a listed size of 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Martinez's death is recorded on April 22, 2025, in Lake Cormorant, MS, USA. Chito Martinez was the playing name; the full given name is Reyenaldo Ignacio.
Martinez finished with 111 hits from 429 at bats in 158 games, which works out to .259, plus 18 home runs and 58 RBI. Reaching base at a .330 clip and slugging .445, Martinez finished with a .775 OPS. The .259 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .775 to a league .715, 8.4% above average. 1991 was Martinez's biggest home run year, with 13.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chito Martinez
- What years did Chito Martinez play?
- Chito Martinez played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993.
- Was Chito Martinez a pitcher?
- No. Chito Martinez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chito Martinez hit?
- Chito Martinez hit 18 career home runs with 111 hits.
- What teams did Chito Martinez play for?
- Chito Martinez played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1991–1993).
- What were Chito Martinez's career stats?
- In 158 games, Chito Martinez had 111 hits, 18 home runs, 58 RBI, 58 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Chito Martinez earn in his career?
- Chito Martinez's recorded salaries total $337,500 over 2 seasons, 1992 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martinez's career ran from 1991 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Chito Martinez's salary?
- Chito Martinez's last recorded salary was $197,500, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $197,500, in 1993, and his lowest was $140,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 1993.
- What position did Chito Martinez play?
- Chito Martinez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chito Martinez and how much did he weigh?
- Chito Martinez was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chito Martinez hit each season?
- Chito Martinez's home runs by season: 13 in 1991, 5 in 1992, and 0 in 1993. His most in one season was 13, in 1991.
- What was Chito Martinez's career batting average?
- Chito Martinez batted .259 over his career, with 111 hits in 429 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chito Martinez have?
- Chito Martinez drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Chito Martinez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chito Martinez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.