Pedro Martinez
Born: 11/29/1968 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1993-06-29 | Final Game: 1997-09-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 155 lbs
Biography
Pedro Martinez was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 2006. Born in 1968, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, showcasing a combination of skill, tenacity, and charisma on the mound. Throughout his career, Martinez compiled a record of 7-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He struck out 114 batters and recorded 3 saves, displaying his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations.
Martinez played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and the evolution of pitching strategies. His pitching style was characterized by a powerful fastball and sharp breaking pitches, which made him a formidable opponent for hitters. While his overall statistics may not fully capture his impact on the game, his presence on the field and the respect he garnered from teammates and opponents alike solidified his legacy as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 142.7 | 125 | 63 | 14 | 93 | 114 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 3 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 32 | 2.43 | - |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68.3 | 52 | 22 | 49 | 52 | 2.90 | - |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 7.40 | -782.0 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6.43 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9.45 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 122 | 1 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | P | 48 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | HOU | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - HOF Player | |
| 2005 | This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2002 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-07-06 |
| 2001 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2000 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2000 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-07-22 |
| 1999 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 1999 | MLB Players Choice Player of the Year | |
| 1999 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 1999 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 1999 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 1999 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-06-19 |
| 1998 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-08-22 |
| 1997 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 1997 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-08-02 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $216,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $175,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $135,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $526,000 | ||