Hector Martinez
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1963)
Hector Martinez was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1963 for the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 7 career games, he hit .267 with 4 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 RBI.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/14/1999 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-30
- Last Game
- 1963-06-04
Full name: Rodolfo Hector Martinez
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 | .267 | .353 | .467 | .820 | 0 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.
Career SLG .467 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +22.0% above league average.
Career OPS .820 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — +17.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | .333 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-06-04 | KC1 | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-06-01 | KC1 | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-05-28 | KC1 | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-05-26 | KC1 | LAA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-05-25 | KC1 | LAA | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-05-24 | KC1 | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-30 | KC1 | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hector Martinez
- What years did Hector Martinez play?
- Hector Martinez played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1963.
- Was Hector Martinez a pitcher?
- No. Hector Martinez was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Hector Martinez hit?
- Hector Martinez hit 1 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Hector Martinez's career batting average?
- Hector Martinez batted .267 over his career, with 4 hits in 15 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hector Martinez have?
- Hector Martinez drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Hector Martinez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hector Martinez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.