HALL OF FAME: Edgar Martinez

EDGAR MARTINEZ Designated Hitter
Born: January 2, 1963 in New York City, raised in Puerto Rico
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Hall of Fame Induction: 2019
Team: Seattle Mariners 1987-2004
Hall of Fame plaque:
“One of the game’s best pure batsmen, defined designated hitter position with a precise batting eye and ability to consistently drive the ball to all fields. Became the third right-handed batter in history with as many as seven consecutive seasons with a .300 average, .400 on-base percentage, and .500 slugging percentage. Won two batting crowns and three on-base percentage titles, producing seven seasons with at least 20 home runs and six with 100 or more RBI. A seven-time All-Star, earned five Silver Slugger awards in a career that began as a third baseman. Delivered signature moment in Mariners history with walk-off double to secure 1995 ALDS victory.”
MLB debut: September 12, 1987, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance: Oct. 3, 2004, for the Seattle Mariners
Career:
Batting average: .312
Home runs: 309
RBI: 1,261
Hits: 2,247
Highlights:
AL batting champion (2): 1992, 1995
AL RBI leader: 2000
Silver Slugger Award (5): 1992, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003
Roberto Clemente Award: 2004
All-Star (7): 1992, 1995–1997, 2000, 2001, 2003
Seattle Mariners No. 11 retired