Victor Martinez
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Victor Martinez, a Venezuelan-born athlete, became a well-regarded figure in Major League Baseball (MLB) through his consistent performance as a catcher and designated hitter. Born on December 23, 1978, in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela, Martinez's journey to the MLB began when he was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1996. His early years in

Victor Martinez, a Venezuelan-born athlete, became a well-regarded figure in Major League Baseball (MLB) through his consistent performance as a catcher and designated hitter. Born on December 23, 1978, in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela, Martinez's journey to the MLB began when he was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1996. His early years in

Career Batting Stats

AL 2002-2018

AVG

.295

Hits

2,153

HR

246

OPS

.815

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A

Power

A-

Speed

D-

Durability

B+

Awareness

C

Arm

D

Career Timeline

2002-2009

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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2009-2010

Boston Red Sox (AL)

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2011-2018

Detroit Tigers (AL)

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Born Dec 23rd, 1978

Bats / Throws Both / Right

Height / Weight 6' 2" 235 lbs

Position C · 1B · DH

Uniform #s 63 · 20 · 41

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