Tippy Martinez
| Tippy Martinez | |
|---|---|
Martinez in 1976 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 31, 1950 La Junta, Colorado, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 9, 1974, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 18, 1988, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 55–42 |
| Earned run average | 3.45 |
| Strikeouts | 632 |
| Saves | 115 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Felix Anthony "Tippy" Martinez (born May 31, 1950) is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1974 and 1988, primarily as a relief pitcher. The majority of his career (1976–1986) was spent as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, where he was a member of 1983 World Series championship team.