J. C. Martin (baseball)
Joseph Clifton Martin (born December 13, 1936) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1959 to 1972. Martin played the bulk of his career with the Chicago White Sox, but is most prominent for his involvement in a controversial play that occurred during the 1969 World Series as a member of the New York Mets. He ended his career playing for the Chicago Cubs. After his playing career, he worked as a White Sox color commentator alongside Harry Caray on WSNS television in 1975.
- For the former long-term mayor of Laredo, Texas, see J. C. Martin (Texas politician).
| J. C. Martin | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: December 13, 1936 Axton, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 1959, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 12, 1972, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .222 |
| Home runs | 32 |
| Runs batted in | 230 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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