Career
The native of Perico threw and batted right-handed, stood 5 feet 10 inches (178 m) and weighed 165 pounds (75 kg). He was named the 1963 Indians" first-string shortstop coming out of spring training and started the Tribe"s first 35 regular-season games. But he hit only.167 with 21 hits.
Finally, on May 26, Cleveland optioned Martínez back to Jacksonville and acquired his replacement at shortstop, Dick Howser, in a trade with the Kansas City Athletics.
Martínez continued to struggle at Jacksonville, but was recalled in September for another eight-game trial. He spent the remainder of his pro career in the minors, apart from 30 more games with the Indians during sporadic call-ups from 1964-1966.
Martínez" 30 big-league hits included five doubles. He drove in ten runs.