Tippy Martinez

Tippy Martinez
Martinez in 1976
Pitcher
Born: (1950-05-31) May 31, 1950 (age 74)
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 record55–42
Earned run average3.45
Strikeouts632
Saves115
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.