Randy Martz
Born: 5/28/1956 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1983-08-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Randy Carl Martz
Biography
Randy Martz, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1983. Over the course of his career, Martz compiled a win-loss record of 17-19, showcasing his competitiveness on the mound during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, he demonstrated his ability to limit scoring and provided his teams with reliable innings.
Martz was known for his versatility as a pitcher, recording 78 strikeouts and 7 saves throughout his career. His contributions to the game were marked by his resilience and skill in high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset to the pitching staff of the teams for which he played. While his career spanned just a few seasons, Martz's presence on the mound reflected the evolving strategies of the early 1980s, where the importance of specialized roles in the bullpen began to take shape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 19 | 68 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 290.7 | 292 | 122 | 24 | 100 | 78 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 2.08 | - |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 5 | 7 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 107.7 | 103 | 44 | 49 | 32 | 3.68 | - |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 11 | 10 | 28 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 147.7 | 157 | 69 | 36 | 40 | 4.21 | - |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 79 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 0.165 | 0.250 | 0.190 | 0.440 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHC | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 34 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 28 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 68 | 45 | 30 | 51 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHN | P | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHN | P | 33 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | CHN | P | 28 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | CHA | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 68 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1977 |