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Ty Cobb League
8-19-2086
Deke Martinez Second Base
Retired (1983, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .265 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
OPS .703 Status Deceased (2030) Option Years 0  
H 1251 Age at Death 83 Date of Birth 10-03-1947
HR 50 Drafted Round 2, Pick 18
(1965)
Majors Svc Time 14 years
(127 games)
RBI 473
SB 231
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R B+ Contact vs. L Endurance B-   Ldrship
Power vs. R Power vs. L C+ Velocity D-   Mentor vR B-
Speed Bunt D+ Control D-   Mentor vL B-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS B- (58.3%) Range B- WS Rings 0
1B (3.1%) LF B+ (74.8%) Arm WS Appearances 0
2B A+ (100%) CF A- (83.7%)   Health LCS Appearances 0
3B D- (7.0%) RF C+ (45.0%)   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1983-11-01Deke Martinez has retired from the Cincinnati Reds
1983-09-02The Cincinnati Reds have designated Deke Martinez for assignment.
1983-07-09The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Tex Ramirez to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Deke Martinez to the major league team.
1983-07-03The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Russ Munoz to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have designated Deke Martinez for assignment.
1978-05-06A trade has been completed between the Chicago Pale Hose and the Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds receive Ray Robinson, Deke Martinez from the Chicago Pale Hose in exchange for Jerry Weintraub.
1974-07-30A trade has been completed between the Chicago Pale Hose and the Washington War Dogs. The Washington War Dogs receive Jesse Morejon, Adam Kesher, Fran Beers, Phil Harmon, Tommie Murcer from the Chicago Pale Hose in exchange for Gene Alvarez, Marty Sorrell, Deke Martinez, Bill Schmidt, Derrick Seoane, Tony Christmas, Draft Pick - 1975 Round 3 (CIN).
1969-03-01The Washington War Dogs have promoted Deke Martinez to the major league team. The Washington War Dogs have sent Lefty Conway to the minors.
1968-10-03The Washington War Dogs have sent Deke Martinez to the minors.
1968-09-23The Washington War Dogs have promoted Deke Martinez to the major league team.
1968-09-05The Washington War Dogs have sent Deke Martinez to the minors.
1968-09-01The Washington War Dogs have promoted Deke Martinez to the major league team.
1968-07-12The Washington War Dogs have promoted Carl Soderstrom to the major league team. The Washington War Dogs have sent Deke Martinez to the minors.
1968-06-19The Washington War Dogs have promoted Deke Martinez to the major league team. The Washington War Dogs have designated Dan Rees for assignment.
1967-05-15A trade has been completed between the Chicago Pale Hose and the Washington War Dogs. The Washington War Dogs receive Lamar Hoyt, Deke Martinez, Draft Pick - 1968 Round 1 (BRO) from the Chicago Pale Hose in exchange for Greg Muta, Draft Pick - 1968 Round 2 (WAS), Draft Pick - 1969 Round 2 (WAS).