Sandy Martinez
Born: 10/8/1970 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1995-06-24 | Final Game: 2004-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Angel Sandy Martinez
Biography
Sandy Martinez was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004. Primarily recognized as a position player, he had a career that spanned a total of 218 games. Throughout his time in the league, Martinez recorded 130 hits, six home runs, and 51 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .23. He also demonstrated a measure of speed on the bases, contributing one stolen base to his overall statistics.
Martinez's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift towards power hitting and an increasing emphasis on offensive statistics. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were valuable, showcasing the depth of talent present in Major League Baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After his retirement, Martinez remained a part of baseball's rich history, reflecting the journey of many players who navigated the complexities of a competitive sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 564 | 39 | 130 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 37 | 147 | 0.230 | 0.284 | 0.333 | 0.617 | -1583.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 62 | 191 | 12 | 46 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 0.241 | -737.6 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 76 | 229 | 17 | 52 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 58 | 0.227 | -859.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 45 | 87 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 21 | 0.264 | 12.8 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 17 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 10 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 198 | 154 | 1042 | 75 | 14 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | C | 61 | 54 | 329 | 28 | 5 | 6 |
| 1996 | TOR | C | 75 | 68 | 413 | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | TOR | C | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | C | 33 | 20 | 185 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHN | C | 12 | 5 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | FLO | C | 9 | 5 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CLE | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 198 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MON | NL | $320,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $318,000 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $220,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $174,500 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $165,000 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,306,500 | ||