Tippy Martinez | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: La Junta, Colorado, U.S. | May 31, 1950|
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 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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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.