David Martinez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2014)
David Martinez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014 for the Houston Astros, a span of 2 seasons. Across 7 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 6.38 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-08-21
- Last Game
- 2014-07-13
Full name: David Jose Martinez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7.15 | 3.87 (-85%) | -18.3 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5.14 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 6.38 | — | -18 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6.43 |
| Away | 4 | 11.1 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 6.35 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-13 | HOU | BOS | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-11 | HOU | BOS | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-07-06 | HOU | LAA | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013-09-23 | HOU | TEX | — | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013-09-14 | HOU | LAA | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-08-26 | HOU | CHW | W | 2.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-21 | HOU | TEX | — | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
David Martinez: the record in brief
David Martinez's major league career runs from a debut on August 21, 2013 to a final game on July 13, 2014. All of the seasons listed were played for the Houston Astros. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 220 pounds, Martinez is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Martinez batted and threw right-handed. Martinez was born on August 4, 1987, in Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela. David Martinez was the playing name; the full given name is David Jose.
Across 7 games (0 starts), Martinez recorded 1 win against 0 losses with a 6.38 ERA. The totals include 12 strikeouts. The league ERA over Martinez's seasons was 3.80, so the 6.38 figure ran 67.8% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 7.15 in 2013, when the league's was 3.87.
The game-log section draws on 14 games of Retrosheet box scores for Martinez.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Martinez
- What years did David Martinez play?
- David Martinez played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014.
- Was David Martinez a pitcher?
- Yes. David Martinez pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did David Martinez play for?
- David Martinez played for one team, the Houston Astros (2013–2014).
- What were David Martinez's career stats?
- In 7 games, David Martinez went 1-0 with a 6.38 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 18.1 innings pitched.
- What position did David Martinez play?
- David Martinez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was David Martinez and how much did he weigh?
- David Martinez was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was David Martinez's career ERA?
- David Martinez finished with a 6.38 career ERA, going 1-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did David Martinez have?
- David Martinez recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is David Martinez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. David Martinez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.