Al Martin facts for kids
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Martin with the Burlington Braves c. 1988
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| Left fielder | |||
| Born: November 24, 1967 West Covina, California, U.S. |
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| July 28, 1992, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| September 21, 2003, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .276 | ||
| Home runs | 132 | ||
| Runs batted in | 485 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Batting average | .291 | ||
| Home runs | 9 | ||
| Runs batted in | 52 | ||
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Albert Lee Martin, born on November 24, 1967, is a former American professional baseball player. He was a left fielder, which is a position in baseball. Al Martin played for 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Most of his time was spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also played one season in the KBO League, which is a baseball league in South Korea.
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Al Martin's Early Life
Al Martin grew up in California. He finished high school at John A. Rowland High School in Rowland Heights in 1985.
Al Martin's Baseball Career
Al Martin played for several teams during his professional baseball career. He was known for his skills as a left fielder.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Martin played for four different teams in Major League Baseball. He started with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1992. He stayed with them until 1999. After that, he played for the San Diego Padres in 2000. He also joined the Seattle Mariners from 2000 to 2001. His last MLB team was the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2003.
Martin's Best Season
Al Martin had a fantastic year in 1996. He hit for a .300 batting average. This means he got a hit 30% of the times he tried. He also hit 18 home runs that season. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the park. He also had 72 RBIs, which means he helped 72 teammates score runs. Plus, he stole 38 bases, showing his speed on the field.
Playing in South Korea
After his time in Major League Baseball, Al Martin played overseas. In 2004, he joined the LG Twins. This team is part of the KBO League in South Korea.
