No player has hit more than 22 in a season at Yankee Stadium since , when both Roger Maris 30 and Mickey Mantle 24 did it Eighteen of his 34 homers came in the sixth inning or later It was the second-longest errorless streak of his career after an game streak in CLE, marking his first career pinch home run It was his 16th career multi-homer game Arizona, but hit a dramatic homer in Game Has driven in runs in the last six seasons form the first base position Jeff Bagwell RBI is the only first baseman in the Majors to drive in more runs during the same six season span.
Mark McGwire RBI is the only other first baseman in the Majors to drive in more runs during the same five-season span Boston and had RBI in those games Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig also had in his first games as a Yankee Player-of-the-Week for June California in a one-game playoff Philadelphia, he hit his second home run of the game, a two-out, game-tying, three-run blast off Mark Leiter Yankees won in 11 innings Cleveland Game One Cleveland singled off Jason Jacome San Diego Martinez is only the third Yankee to hit as many as 15 home runs in the club's first 40 games also Mickey Mantle in and Babe Ruth, four times Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris reached the break with 25 or more home runs twice Mantle with 29 in and '61, Maris with 27 in '60 and 33 in ' Cleveland, batting.
Milwaukee, Game New York New York in the Division Series Larry Pedegana in Seattle. Oakland going 5-for-6 all singles with 2 RBI Milwaukee, solo shot off Julio Machado. Las Vegas View More Videos. After the World Series, it was time for Martinez to move on to another team. The Yankees were looking to bring in Jason Giambi to play first base for them, and the St. Louis Cardinals were looking for a first baseman.
Martinez was set to fill another pair of big shoes. Just as he came into Yankee territory to replace Mattingly, Martinez was all but ready to fill the first base void for St. In , Martinez hit 21 round-trippers, drove in 75 runs, and hit. He fit in well with St. Louis, and had another taste of post season play. But Martinezwas not a force, only hitting. In inter-league play, the Cardinals would travel to Yankee Stadium for a three-game weekend series with the Yankees in June.
On Friday, June 13, , Martinez was received warmly by the Yankee fans when he came to bat in the Cathedral of Baseball for the first time since the World Series. But his warm reception was even warmer the next day, when he reminded the Yankees of his true gamesmanship.
The very next day, Martinez slammed a two-run homer off his former teammate Andy Pettitte. But Martinez did not stop there. In the ninth inning, he drilled yet another two-run homer off Jason Anderson, and the Yankee crowd loved it. The Yankees would win that game and sweep the Cardinals in that weekend set. After , Martinezwould look to yet again move on.
Being a native of Tampa, Martinez gladly accepted. On Tuesday March 30, , Martinez reached a career milestone. Martinez hit his th career homer off Yankee reliever Felix Heredia in the seventh inning. The Devil Rays toppled the Yankees in that game, Along with hitting 23 home runs and knocking in 76 runs, he helped the younger players to develop and mature. His work ethic, what he brings on and off the field is a tremendous example to our young players. With a good season behind him, there was really only one place Martinez could go for his final lap.
The Yankees were happy to bring Martinez back into the fold for the season. For Martinez it was a homecoming, and he was given a thunderous ovation by Yankee Universe when he came into the first game of the season against Boston at home as a defensive substitute.
Contrary to his role in his first stint with the Yanks, he was much more of a backup first baseman in his second tour of duty. But as unlikely as it was, he looked as good as he ever did in his second go-round. Martinez finished with 17 homers, 49 RBI, and a. He would also know the thrill of once again playing autumn baseball in New York.
It was now time for Martinez to hang up his spikes, as he retired following He ended his career with home runs, 1, RBI, a career batting average of. Continuing to contribute to baseball, Martinez now serves as a special instructor to the Yankees to aid their first basemen with their defensive skills.
He may not have been the flashiest player on the field. He never hit. Born: December 7 , in Tampa, FL us. Debut: August 20, Age d, 15,th in major league history vs. Last Game: October 2, Age d vs.
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during season. Nicknames: Bamtino. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Are you a Stathead, too? Subscribe to our Free Newsletter.
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