Hector Martinez
Born: 5/11/1939 in Las Villas, Cuba
Died: 12/14/1999 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1962-09-30 | Final Game: 1963-06-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Rodolfo Hector Martinez
Biography
Hector Martinez, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played as a position player and had a brief career that spanned from 1962 until June 4, 1963. During this time, Martinez participated in 7 games where he showcased his skills, accumulating 4 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 3 runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .267, demonstrating his potential as a competent hitter in a competitive era.
Martinez's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, though his career was relatively short-lived. As a player emerging in the early 1960s, he navigated a transitioning league that was beginning to see the impact of integration and a shift toward more dynamic offensive play. Although his tenure in the majors was limited, Hector Martinez's contributions during his time on the field remained a part of the fabric of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.267 | 0.353 | 0.467 | 0.820 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | KC1 | OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 3 |