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Full Name:
 

Víctor Jesús Martínez​

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Nicknames:

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“Papicho”, “V-Mart”

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Born:  
   

December 23, 1978

Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela

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Family:  

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Mother: Margot

Brothers: David and Carlos

Sister: Olga

Spouse: Margret
 

During the 1999 season he was playing with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. His host family was Bob and Patti Bixler and their son Ryan. They taught Martinez english and he began referring to them as mom, dad and brother.

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School:  

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Baseball Related:

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Scouted and signed by Luis Aponte.
 

1996 - Signed by Cleveland as an amateur free agent.
 

2002 - September 10th - Major League debut with Cleveland.
 

2006 - As a catcher Martinez allowed 100 stolen bases against him.

 

2009 - Traded from Cleveland to the Boston Red Sox for Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, and Bryan Price.

 

2010 - Signed a 4-year contract with the Detroit Tigers ($50 million).

 

2012 - Missed the entire season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

 

2014 - Re-signed with the Tigers for 4 years ($68 million).

 

2017 - He was removed from a game after he complained about a fast heartbeat, dizziness and cold sweats. He underwent cardiovascular surgery and was out the remainder of the season.

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Extra:

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He owns 2,400 acres of land in Okeechobee, Florida and plans on running a ranch after his retirement.
 

Idol: Ozzie Guillen

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