Bob Martyn
Born: 8/15/1930 in Weiser, ID, USA
Died: 12/2/2015 in Pacific City, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-06-18 | Final Game: 1959-04-10
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs
Full name: Robert Gordon Martyn
Biography
Bob Martyn was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1959. Primarily known as a position player, Martyn made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift from the post-war era into a time of increasing offensive production. Over the span of his brief career, he appeared in 154 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .263.
During his time in the majors, Martyn recorded 94 hits, 35 runs batted in, and hit 3 home runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence. In addition to his hitting capabilities, he also displayed speed on the bases, stealing 2 bases throughout his career. Although Martyn's time in the spotlight was relatively short, his contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich history, reflecting the challenges and dynamics of playing during a period when the league was evolving rapidly.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 358 | 35 | 94 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 37 | 56 | 0.263 | 0.330 | 0.383 | 0.713 | -50.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 58 | 131 | 10 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 0.267 | -101.2 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 95 | 226 | 25 | 59 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 36 | 0.261 | 51.2 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 112 | 85 | 189 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | KC1 | OF | 49 | 33 | 77 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | OF | 63 | 52 | 112 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 38 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 82 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield College | McMinnville | OR | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 |