Javier Martinez

Born: 2/5/1977 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Javier Antonio Martinez

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Biography

Javier Martinez, born in 1977, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from April 2, 1998, to September 27, 1998. During this time, he played in 37 games, although he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Martinez's presence on a major league roster during the late 1990s reflects the competitive nature of the era, a time characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and an evolving approach to the game. Martinez's journey through professional baseball highlights the challenges faced by players attempting to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. While he did not achieve personal statistical milestones, his time in the league serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, representing the countless athletes who strive for success in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	37	0	0	0	0	41.0	39	22	5	34	42	4.83	0

Career ERA 4.83 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 9.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1998	PIT	NL	0	1	37	0	0	0	0	41.0	39	22	34	42	4.83	4.43 (-9%)	-1059.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1998	PIT	NL	37	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	37	0	2	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	PIT	P	37	0	2	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	37

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1999	PIT	NL	$220,000
1998	PIT	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$390,000