Shairon Martis
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2013)
Shairon Martis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013 for the Washington Nationals and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. Across 26 career appearances, he went 6-7 with a 5.35 ERA and 64 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-04
- Last Game
- 2013-09-27
Full name: Shairon Benjamin Martis
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 5.66 | 4.32 (-31%) | -759.2 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.2 | 83 | 50 | 39 | 34 | 5.25 | 4.32 (-22%) | -2477.2 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5.59 | 3.87 (-45%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 7 | 26 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116.0 | 107 | 69 | 55 | 64 | 5.35 | — | -3,236 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .161 | .188 | .194 | .381 | 0 |
Career AVG .161 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.
Career SLG .194 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.
Career OPS .381 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 48.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 15 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 26 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .062 |
| Away | 12 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .267 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 64.2 | 55 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 4.87 |
| Away | 12 | 51.1 | 52 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 5.96 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-27 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-22 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-19 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-14 | MIN | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-12 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-11 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-27 | WAS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-21 | WAS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-16 | WAS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-10 | WAS | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-27 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-22 | MIN | OAK | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013-09-19 | MIN | OAK | L | 1.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-09-14 | MIN | TBR | — | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-12 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-11 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-06-27 | WAS | BAL | L | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009-06-21 | WAS | TOR | L | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-06-16 | WAS | NYY | — | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-10 | WAS | CIN | — | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
Shairon Martis's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martis's career ran from 2008 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $400,000 | ||
Shairon Martis: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 2008 and the final game on September 27, 2013, Shairon Martis built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Washington Nationals (2008 to 2009) and the Minnesota Twins (2013). Martis played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 30, 1987, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Martis was listed at 225 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The given name on file is Shairon Benjamin Martis.
Martis went 6-7 with a 5.35 ERA in 26 games, 19 of them starts. The totals include 64 strikeouts. The league ERA over Martis's seasons was 4.17, so the 5.35 figure ran 28.4% worse than average. The best win total was 5, in 2009. In 2009, one of the busiest seasons, Martis posted a 5.25 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Every defensive appearance on record for Martis, 26 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 10 putouts and 22 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shairon Martis
- What years did Shairon Martis play?
- Shairon Martis played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013.
- Was Shairon Martis a pitcher?
- Yes. Shairon Martis pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 64 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Shairon Martis hit?
- Shairon Martis hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Shairon Martis play for?
- Shairon Martis played for 2 teams: the Washington Nationals (2008–2009) and the Minnesota Twins (2013).
- What were Shairon Martis's career stats?
- In 26 games, Shairon Martis went 6-7 with a 5.35 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 116.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Shairon Martis earn in his career?
- Shairon Martis's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Martis's career ran from 2008 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2013.
- What was Shairon Martis's salary?
- Shairon Martis's recorded salary was $400,000 in 2009.
- What position did Shairon Martis play?
- Shairon Martis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Shairon Martis and how much did he weigh?
- Shairon Martis was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
- What was Shairon Martis's career ERA?
- Shairon Martis finished with a 5.35 career ERA, going 6-7 with 64 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Shairon Martis have?
- Shairon Martis recorded 64 career strikeouts.
- Is Shairon Martis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shairon Martis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.