Barney Martin (baseball)
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Barnes Robertson Martin (March 3, 1923–October 30, 1997) was an American
baseball pitcher
who appeared in one game for the Cincinnati Reds
in . He batted and threw right-handed.
Martin was signed by the New York Giants
as an amateur free agent
before the season. He was then acquired by the Reds sometime in the season.
His son, Jerry Martin
, had an 11-season MLB career.
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baseball pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who appeared in one game for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in . He batted and threw right-handed.
Martin was signed by the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
as an amateur free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
before the season. He was then acquired by the Reds sometime in the season.
His son, Jerry Martin
Jerry Martin
Jerry Lindsey Martin is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is the son of major league pitcher Barney Martin....
, had an 11-season MLB career.