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Russell Martin

Los Angeles Dodgers

1983/02/15 26

5-10 210

East York, Ont, Canada

R / R

4

the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002 (17th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Dodgers 143 505 63 126 19 0 7 53 69 80 11 6 .250 .352 .329

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Very disciplined at the plate, he displays a consistent line-drive swing. Has good legs for a catcher and is above-average in all aspects of catching.
Flaws
  • There are few glaring holes in his game, but he could stand to work on developing more power and more consistency against right-handed pitching.
Career Potential
  • An all-star catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
February 28, 2008 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
June 19, 2007 Missed 1 game (neck injury).
June 17, 2007 Neck injury, day-to-day.
March 3, 2007 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
May 5, 2006 Recalled from Las Vegas (AAA).
April 1, 2006 Optioned to Las Vegas (AAA).
February 20, 2006 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
March 17, 2005 Optioned by the Los Angeles Dodgers to their minor league camp.
November 23, 2004 Contract purchased from Vero Beach (A).

Trades

June 2, 2002 Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round in 2002.

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