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Victor Martinez #41 - DH/C

Detroit

  • Age: 34
  • DOB: 1978/12/23
  • POB: Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
  • Height: 6-2 Weight: 210lbs
  • Bats/Throws: S/R
  • MLB Seasons: 10
  • Signed by Cleveland in 1996.
  • Current Status: On roster
  • Performance: Martinez is cold (.111 in last 18AB).
GPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
Year to date41-------3311-214---
On Pace161-------13043-855---

Scouting Report

AssetsBoasts great run-producing ability, along with great plate discipline and power. He hits righties and lefties with equal proficiency. Can still catch on occasion, as well as play first base.
FlawsInjuries have forced him to DH mostly. His game-calling skills were never his strong suit. He also struggles to throw base-runners out with consistency while behind the plate.
Career potentialVeteran switch-hitting slugger.

Honours and Awards

2010Named to the All-Star Game
2009Named to the All-Star Game
2007Named to the All-Star Game
2004AL - Silver Slugger
2004Named to the All-Star Game
2002Eastern League (AA) - Most Valuable Player
2002Eastern League (AA) - All-Star Team
2001Carolina League (A) - Most Valuable Player
2001Class A+ - All-Star Team (Baseball America)
2001Carolina League (A) - All-Star Team
1999New York-Penn League (A) - All-Star Team

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/04/10Missed 1 game (lacerated right thumb).
2013/04/09Lacerated right thumb, day-to-day.
2012/10/29Missed all 162 regular season and all 13 playoff games (left knee injury).
2012/10/06Did not make the Detroit Tigers playoff roster.
2012/03/12Left knee injury, 60-day DL.
2011/08/23Missed 1 game (lower back spasms).
2011/08/22Lower back spasms, day-to-day.
2011/08/09Missed 1 game (sprained left knee).
2011/08/07Sprained left knee, day-to-day.
2011/05/04Missed 13 games (right groin).
2011/04/19Right groin, 15-day DL.
2011/04/18Missed 1 game (groin).
2011/04/17Groin, day-to-day.
2010/11/26Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Tigers to a four-year contract.
2010/07/26Missed 22 games (thumb injury).
2010/06/29Thumb injury, early September.
2010/06/03Missed 1 game (toe injury).
2010/06/02Toe injury, day-to-day.
2010/05/27Missed 2 games (toe injury).
2010/05/25Toe injury, day-to-day.
2009/11/09Boston Red Sox exercised their contract option for next season.
2009/09/17Missed 2 games (pectoral injuries).
2009/09/15Pectoral Injuries, day-to-day.
2009/07/31Acquired from the Cleveland Indians.
2009/06/01Missed 1 game (bruised knee).
2009/05/31Bruised knee, day-to-day.
2008/09/27Missed 2 games (suspended by mlb).
2008/09/26MLB reduced his suspension to 2 games.
2008/09/22Suspended by the MLB for 3 games.
2008/08/29Missed 66 games (right elbow inflammation).
2008/06/12Right elbow inflammation, 15-day DL.
2008/05/25Missed 2 games (finger injury).
2008/05/23Finger injury, day-to-day.
2008/05/09Missed 1 game (neck injury).
2008/05/08Neck injury, day-to-day.
2008/05/07Missed 1 game (neck injury).
2008/05/06Neck injury, day-to-day.
2008/04/03Missed 1 game (left hamstring injury).
2008/03/31Left hamstring injury, day-to-day.
2007/04/17Missed 6 games (quadriceps injury).
2007/04/10Quadriceps injury, day-to-day.
2005/04/05Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a five-year contract.
2005/03/03Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
2004/08/07Missed 2 games (hamstring).
2004/08/05Hamstring, day-to-day.
2004/06/14Missed 3 games (right foot injury).
2004/06/11Right foot injury, day-to-day.
2004/03/05Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
2003/09/02Missed 23 games (sprained right ankle).
2003/08/09Sprained right ankle, 15-day DL.
2003/06/27Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
2003/03/17Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
2003/03/03Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
2002/09/09Recalled from Akron (AA).
2002/03/17Optioned to Akron (AA).
2002/03/01Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
2001/03/20Optioned by the Cleveland Indians to their minor league camp.

Trades

2010/11/26Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Tigers.
2009/07/31Cleveland Indians traded Victor Martinez to the Boston Red Sox for Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.
1996/07/15Signed as nondrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2013DetroitAL41-------3311-214---
2012DNP-Injured-----------------
2011DetroitAL145-------17876-1246---
2011ToledoAAA2-------31-01---
2010BostonAL127-------14964-2040---
2009BostonAL56-------7132-824---
2009ClevelandAL99-------10756-1551---
2009Total Cle/BosAL155-------17888-2375---
2008ClevelandAL73-------7430-224---
2008BuffaloAAA6-------62-04---
2008AkronAA2-------21-11---
2007ClevelandAL147-------16978-2562---
2006ClevelandAL153-------18182-1671---
2005ClevelandAL147-------16773-2063---
2004ClevelandAL141-------14777-2360---
2003ClevelandAL49-------4615-113---
2003BuffaloAAA73-------9042-726---
2003AkronAA3-------41-00---
2002ClevelandAL12-------92-13---
2002AkronAA121-------14984-2258---
2001KinstonA114-------13859-1039---
2000ColumbusA21-------2611-211---
2000KinstonA26-------189-011---
1999Mahoning ValleyA64-------6537-427---
TotalAL1190-------1331596-145471---
TotalAAA81-------9945-731---
TotalAA126-------15586-2359---
TotalA225-------247116-1688---

Legend:

GP - games played
GS - games started
W - wins
L - losses
SV - saves
CG - complete games
SHO - shutouts
IP - innings pitched
H - hits
R - runs
ER - earned runs
HR - homeruns
BB - walks or base on balls
K - strikouts
WHIP - walks and hits per inning pitched
ERA - earned runs avverage