| Edgar Martinez |
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| Born: 01/02/63 Birthplace: New York,NY,USA Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 Position: DH Bats/Throws: Right/Doesn't need to but if he has to, Right MLB Debut: September 12, 1987 Edgar suffered a ruptured tendon in the back of his knee in early April, forcing him to miss over half of the season. He scored his 1,064th run of his career on April 11th vs. Anaheim to become the club's all-time leader in runs scored. Edgar hit safely in six straight starts with 2 homeruns, and 7 RBI's after returning from surgery. He also had a 7 game hitting streak. Edgar tied a major league record with three sacrifice flies on August 3rd against Cleveland. Edgar was the AL Player of the Week for July 29-Aug. 4 after batting 11-for-22, .500 with 2 homeruns, and 8 RBI's. He had RBI's in six straight games. Edgar Martinez is someone who many consider the best DH and the best hitter in the game. In the year 2000 he lead the league with 145 RBI's and belted a career high 37 home runs. He tied a Mariners single season record with 4 grand slams last year. He is the only person in the majors to hit .320 or better in his last six seasons. He is a 6 time All Star and went last year. Last year he got his 1000th career RBI making him the only Martinez to ever have 1000 RBI's. He is the Mariners all time leader in games played and RBI's. Edgar is planning on playing 2 more years for sure, and we hope it's more!! After was he called a 'dissapointing' season last year, he hopes to do better this season. Edgar Martinez lives in Kirkland, Washington with his wife Holli and his son Alex. Edgar owns a Carribean Embroidery Company in Redmond Washington. He is the cousin of former major leaguer Carmelo Martinez. |