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Victor Martinez

Boston Red Sox

1978/12/23 30

6-2 210

Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela

B / R

8

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Red Sox 56 211 32 71 12 0 8 41 24 23 1 0 .336 .405 .507
2009 Indians 99 377 56 107 21 1 15 67 51 51 0 0 .284 .368 .464

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Boasts great plate discipline, along with power and great run-producing ability. He hits righties and lefties with equal proficiency.
Flaws
  • Has improved his game-calling skills, but could still use more work in the area. His power is inconsistent.
Career Potential
  • An all-star backstop.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 9, 2009 Boston Red Sox exercised their contract option for the 2011 season.
September 17, 2009 Missed 2 games (pectoral Injuries).
September 15, 2009 Pectoral Injuries, day-to-day.
July 31, 2009 Acquired from the Cleveland Indians.
June 1, 2009 Missed 1 game (bruised knee).
May 31, 2009 Bruised knee, day-to-day.
September 27, 2008 Missed 2 games (suspension).
September 26, 2008 Suspension reduced to 2 games.
September 22, 2008 Suspended by MLB for 3 games.
August 29, 2008 Missed 66 games (right elbow inflammation).
June 12, 2008 Right elbow inflammation, 15-day DL.
May 25, 2008 Missed 2 games (finger injury).
May 23, 2008 Finger injury, day-to-day.
May 9, 2008 Missed 1 game (neck injury).
May 8, 2008 Neck injury, day-to-day.
May 7, 2008 Missed 1 game (neck injury).
May 6, 2008 Neck injury, day-to-day.
April 3, 2008 Missed 1 game (left hamstring injury).
March 31, 2008 Left hamstring injury, day-to-day.
April 17, 2007 Missed 6 games (quadricep injury).
April 10, 2007 Quadricep injury, day-to-day.
April 5, 2005 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a five-year with a club option for 2010.
March 3, 2005 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
August 7, 2004 Missed 2 games (hamstring).
August 5, 2004 Hamstring, day-to-day.
June 14, 2004 Missed 3 games (right foot injury).
June 11, 2004 Right foot injury, day-to-day.
March 5, 2004 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2003 Missed 23 games (sprained right ankle).
August 9, 2003 Sprained right ankle, 15-day DL.
June 27, 2003 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
March 17, 2003 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
March 3, 2003 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
September 9, 2002 Recalled from Akron (AA).
March 17, 2002 Optioned to Akron (AA).
March 1, 2002 Agreed to terms with the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
March 20, 2001 Optioned to minor league camp.

Trades

July 31, 2009 Cleveland Indians traded Victor Martinez to the Boston Red Sox for Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.
July 15, 1996 Signed as nondrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians.

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