Luis Martinez
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2012)
Luis Martinez was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012 for the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .182 with 14 hits, 1 home runs, and 10 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-07-15
- Last Game
- 2012-09-28
Full name: Luis Manuel Martinez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 77 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 18 | .182 | .276 | .260 | .536 | -118 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career SLG .260 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OPS .536 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 25.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 22 | 59 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 14 | .203 | .255 (-20%) | .320 (-4%) | .399 (-24%) | .719 (-15%) | -118.2 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 10 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 77 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 18 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -118 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 39 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | .154 |
| Away | 15 | 38 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-28 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-18 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-08 | TEX | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-07 | TEX | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-02 | TEX | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-08-29 | TEX | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-08-24 | TEX | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-18 | TEX | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-14 | TEX | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-18 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 29 |
Luis Martinez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Luis Martinez debuted on July 15, 2011 and played a final game on September 28, 2012. Martinez played for the San Diego Padres (2011) and the Texas Rangers (2012). Martinez, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 210 pounds. The birth record reads April 3, 1985, in Miami, FL, USA. The given name on file is Luis Manuel Martinez.
The batting record for Martinez: 32 games, 14 hits in 77 at bats, and a .182 average, along with 1 home run and 10 runs batted in. Martinez got on base at a .276 rate and slugged .260 (.536 OPS). Over the seasons Martinez played, league hitters batted .255; the .182 career figure is 28.6% below that. 2011 produced Martinez's most hits, 12 of them for the San Diego Padres. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .203 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Every defensive appearance on record for Martinez, 29 games, came at catcher. Behind the plate, Martinez's fielding totals are 176 putouts, 8 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Martinez
- What years did Luis Martinez play?
- Luis Martinez played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012.
- Was Luis Martinez a pitcher?
- No. Luis Martinez was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Luis Martinez hit?
- Luis Martinez hit 1 career home run with 14 hits.
- What teams did Luis Martinez play for?
- Luis Martinez played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2011) and the Texas Rangers (2012).
- What were Luis Martinez's career stats?
- In 32 games, Luis Martinez had 14 hits, 1 home runs, 10 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Luis Martinez play?
- Luis Martinez played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luis Martinez and how much did he weigh?
- Luis Martinez was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luis Martinez hit each season?
- Luis Martinez's home runs by season: 1 in 2011 and 0 in 2012. His most in one season was 1, in 2011.
- What was Luis Martinez's career batting average?
- Luis Martinez batted .182 over his career, with 14 hits in 77 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Martinez have?
- Luis Martinez drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Martinez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Martinez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.