Showing posts with label Edgar Martínez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edgar Martínez. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Hall of Fame - 2019 : Rivera, Halladay, Martínez, Mussina, Baines, Smith

2019-Jul-21 Induction Day - Cooperstown NY 

Mariano Rivera 1995-2013
New York Yankees
First player ever to be elected unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA)
New York Yankees retired jersey #42 - Monument Park honoree
Edgar Martínez 1987-2004
Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners retires #11 - Mariners Hall of Fame
Lee Smith 1980-1997
(Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, St Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels, Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos)
Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame

Roy Halladay 1998-2023
(Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies)

Harold Baines 1980-2001
(Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians)
Chicago White Sox #3 retired, Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame

Mike Mussina 1991-2008
(Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees)
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame


Friday, March 16, 2018

Edgar Martinez - 2017

Aug 12, 2017 Seattle, Wa
Edgar Martines was signed to a minor league contract by the Seattle Mariners in 1982. He would play with the Chattanooga Lookouts and Calgary Cannons before making his major league debut with the Mariners on Sept 12, 1987. A third baseman, Martinez was forced to become the Mariners designated hitter after he tore a hamstring in 1993. He won the batting title in 1995 with a .356 BA.
Martinez retired from the mariners in 2004
  • 7-time All-Star (1992, 1995-1997, 2000, 2001, 2003)
  • 5-time Silver Slugger award (1992, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003)
  • Roberto Clemente Award (2004)
  • 2-time AL Batting Champion (1992, 1995)
  • American Leader RBI leader (2000)
  • Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame June 2, 2007