Pat Martin (baseball)

Patrick Francis Martin (April 13, 1894 – February 4, 1949) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1919 to 1920.

Patrick was inducted into the Army on September 20, 1917, at age 23 in Brooklyn, and served in World War I as a Corporal.

He fought in the Battle of Château-Thierry (1918) France from April 6, 1918, to March 11, 1919, with the 306th Infantry Company C. While there, he received a machine gun wound to his leg October 1, 1918.

His career began in the International League with the Binghamton Cobblers, which was owned by George F. Johnson, with manager Frank Schulte.

At the time the news reported that “Jack Dunn owns the international league and all the parks, putting pressure on the umpires.” Pat Martin also pitched for Columbus in the American Association (20th century) under Manager Clarence Rowland.

There are also reports of Martin pitching for the Springfield Planters on Plant Field and losing to New London 0–4, and having a sacrifice hit.

On January 6, 1921, Patrick Martin married Geraldine Lucreta Whalon of Binghamton NY.

Other pitchers mentioned were Al Mamaux who was turned back to the minors at Minneapolis, and Earl Moore who went on to the majors.

While with the Pacific Coast League and the Portland Beavers, Paddy Martin was reported as their southpaw pitcher.

A large photo exists showing the Los Angeles vs Portland teams before the April 7, 1935, game.

Pat Martin Philadelphia A's 1919-1920.
Patrick Martin WWI received the Purple Heart.
July 18, 1919 Bingo's Paddy Martin pitcher news article