J. D. Martinez

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J. D. Martinez
J. D. Martinez Boston Red Sox August 2018 (crop).png
Martinez with the Boston Red Sox in 2018
New York Mets – No. 28
Outfielder / Designated hitter
Born: (1987-08-21) August 21, 1987 (age 36)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 30, 2011, for the Houston Astros

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Batters with four home runs in one game
September 4, 2017
Succeeded by
Most recent
Preceded by Major League Baseball Player of the Month
September 2017 (NL)
August 2018 (AL)
Succeeded by
Preceded by Players Choice Award for Player of the Year
2018
Succeeded by