#55

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Full Name:
 

Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin Jr.​

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Named Coltrane to pay homage to John Coltrane.

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Nicknames:

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“Muscle"

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Born:  
   

February 15, 1983

East York, Ontario, Canada

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Family:  

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Father: Russell Martin Sr

Mother: Suzanne Jeanson

Partner: Elisabeth Chicoine (instagram)  

Ex-girlfriend: Marikym Hervieux

 

Father used to play saxophone in Montreal metro stations.

Before he was born his mother was a singer and an actress.

 

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School:  

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Polyvalente Édouard-Montpetit High School

Mascot: Bouledogues (Bulldogs)

Eric Gagné attended this high school
 

Chipola College, Marianna, Florida.

Mascot : Indians

Coach: Jeff Johnson

Teammate: Jose Bautista

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Baseball Related:

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2000 - Selected in the 35th round by the Montreal Expos (did not sign).

 

2002 - Selected in the 7th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

2006 - May 5th - Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

2011 - Signed a one-year contract with the New York Yankees ($6 million).

 

2012 - Signed 2-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates ($17 million).

 

2014 - Signed 5-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays ($82 million).

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Extra:

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Martin wanted to switch to shortstop for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. When this was refused he declined playing in the tournament.

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Sample Heckles:

 

Not available

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Heckle him on twitter:

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@russellmartin55