Francisco Martínez (baseball)
Encyclopedia
Francisco Javier Martínez (born September 1, 1990) is a third baseman
who is currently on the Seattle Mariners
40 man roster.
represented the Detroit Tigers
at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game
.
On July 31, 2011, Martínez along with Casper Wells
and Charlie Furbush
were traded to the Seattle Mariners
for Doug Fister
and David Pauley
.
Martínez was added to the Mariners 40 man roster on November 18, 2011.
Third baseman
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
who is currently on the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
40 man roster.
Professional career
Martínez along with Jacob TurnerJacob Turner
Jacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-High school career:During his career playing for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts...
represented the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game
All-Star Futures Game
The All-Star Futures Game is an annual baseball exhibition game between a team of top minor league prospects from the United States and a team of prospects from other parts of the World...
.
On July 31, 2011, Martínez along with Casper Wells
Casper Wells
Casper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
and Charlie Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
were traded to the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
for Doug Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and David Pauley
David Pauley
David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
.
Martínez was added to the Mariners 40 man roster on November 18, 2011.