Manny Martinez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1999)
Manny Martinez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999 for 4 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 4 seasons. In 232 career games, he hit .245 with 138 hits, 8 home runs, and 53 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 169 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-06-14
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Manuel Martinez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 564 | 74 | 138 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 111 | .245 | .284 | .374 | .658 | -1,419 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career OPS .658 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 9 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 13 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 73 | 180 | 21 | 45 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 9 | 44 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .335 (-13%) | .420 (+3%) | .755 (-4%) | -191.6 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 137 | 331 | 48 | 81 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 51 | .245 | .271 (-10%) | .344 (-19%) | .433 (-21%) | .778 (-20%) | -1227.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 232 | 564 | 74 | 138 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 111 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -1,419 | ||
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 (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 122 | 284 | 42 | 69 | 6 | 32 | .243 |
| Away | 110 | 280 | 32 | 69 | 2 | 21 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-02 | WSN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-01 | WSN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-29 | WSN | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-27 | WSN | MIA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-24 | WSN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-23 | WSN | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-22 | WSN | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-21 | WSN | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-18 | WSN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 168 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Manny Martinez's recorded salaries total $415,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martinez's career ran from 1996 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MON | NL | $225,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $190,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $415,000 | ||
Manny Martinez: the record in brief
The profile opens with Manny Martinez's first major league game on June 14, 1996; the last one listed came on October 3, 1999. Martinez played for the Seattle Mariners (1996), the Philadelphia Phillies (1996), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998), and the Montreal Expos (1999). Martinez played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 3, 1970, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R. and a listed size of 6 feet, 2 inches and 169 pounds. Martinez's full given name, per the bio, is Manuel Martinez.
Martinez's career batting table shows 232 games, 564 at bats and 138 hits, a .245 average, along with 8 home runs, 53 runs batted in, and 23 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .284 and .374 give Martinez a career OPS of .658. Over the seasons Martinez played, league hitters batted .269; the .245 career figure is 9.1% below that. The hits column peaks at 81, in 1999. The RBI column peaks at 26 in 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manny Martinez
- What years did Manny Martinez play?
- Manny Martinez played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999.
- Was Manny Martinez a pitcher?
- No. Manny Martinez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Manny Martinez hit?
- Manny Martinez hit 8 career home runs with 138 hits.
- What teams did Manny Martinez play for?
- Manny Martinez played for 4 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1996), the Philadelphia Phillies (1996), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998), and the Montreal Expos (1999).
- What were Manny Martinez's career stats?
- In 232 games, Manny Martinez had 138 hits, 8 home runs, 53 RBI, 74 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- How much did Manny Martinez earn in his career?
- Manny Martinez's recorded salaries total $415,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martinez's career ran from 1996 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1996.
- What was Manny Martinez's salary?
- Manny Martinez's last recorded salary was $225,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $225,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $190,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 1999.
- What position did Manny Martinez play?
- Manny Martinez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Manny Martinez and how much did he weigh?
- Manny Martinez was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 169 pounds.
- How many home runs did Manny Martinez hit each season?
- Manny Martinez's home runs by season: 0 in 1996, 6 in 1998, and 2 in 1999. His most in one season was 6, in 1998.
- What was Manny Martinez's career batting average?
- Manny Martinez batted .245 over his career, with 138 hits in 564 at bats.
- How many RBI did Manny Martinez have?
- Manny Martinez drove in 53 runs in his career.
- Is Manny Martinez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Manny Martinez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.