J. D. Martinez, baseball player, 331 home runs, 2011

J. D. Martinez

Born: 8/21/1987 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Julio Daniel Martinez

Biography

J. D. Martinez is a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, born in 1987. Since making his debut on July 30, 2011, he has established himself as one of the premier hitters of his era. Over the course of his career, Martinez has played in 1,642 games, accumulating 1,741 hits, 331 home runs, and 1,071 RBIs, while maintaining a solid batting average of .283. His offensive prowess is complemented by his ability to contribute on the base paths with 26 stolen bases. Martinez's excellence has been recognized with six All-Star selections, highlighting his consistent performance and impact on the game. Known for his powerful swing and keen batting eye, he has been a key figure in the evolution of hitting strategies in modern baseball, particularly during an era characterized by a focus on power hitting and run production. As he continues his active career, J. D. Martinez remains a significant contributor to his team's success and a respected figure in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1642 6152 897 1741 390 24 331 1071 26 601 1714 0.283 0.348 0.516 0.863 21891.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
41 137 16 39 5 0 10 34 24 42 0.285

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS1 NYN 4 9 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.333
2024 NLCS NYN 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 0.000
2024 NLWC1 NYN 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 0.200
2023 NLDS2 LAN 3 10 1 2 0 0 1 1 2 4 0.200
2021 ALDS2 BOS 3 15 1 7 1 0 1 4 0 1 0.467
2021 ALCS BOS 6 17 3 4 1 0 2 6 5 9 0.235
2018 ALCS BOS 5 18 3 5 1 0 1 3 4 4 0.278
2018 ALDS1 BOS 4 14 1 5 0 0 1 6 3 0 0.357
2018 WS BOS 5 18 2 5 1 0 1 5 3 7 0.278
2017 NLWC ARI 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2017 NLDS1 ARI 3 11 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 4 0.364
2014 ALDS2 DET 3 12 2 3 1 0 2 5 0 4 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 852 836 1438 51 25 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 367
Right Field 500
Designated Hitter 648

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-06-16
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-09-23
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-10-04
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-04-10
2018 Hank Aaron Award
2018 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2018 Player of the Month August
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-05-19
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-08-11
2018 Silver Slugger OF
2018 Silver Slugger DH
2018 TSN All-Star DH
2017 Player of the Month September
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-07-15
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-09-16
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-05-20
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-09-09
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-07-05
2015 Silver Slugger OF
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-06-22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $6,750,000
2015 DET AL $3,000,000
2012 HOU NL $483,000
Total Career Earnings $10,233,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale FL 2007, 2008, 2009

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 1.0 420 0
2018 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 198.0 420 1
2017 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 11.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 18.0 420 0