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  • Injured Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martinez watches from the dugout during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE
  • Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits an RBI single in the 5th inning of game five of the 2011 ALDS against the New York Yankees. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE
    • Victor Martínez

    Detroit Tigers – No. 41
    Designated hitter / Catcher / First baseman
    Born: (1978-12-23) December 23, 1978 (age 34)
    Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
    Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
    MLB debut
    September 10, 2002 for the Cleveland Indians
    Career statistics
    (through May 17, 2013)
    Batting average     .300
    Hits     1,330
    Home runs     145
    Runs batted in     760
    Teams
    • Cleveland Indians (2002–2009)
    • Boston Red Sox (2009–2010)
    • Detroit Tigers (2011, 2013–present)
    Career highlights and awards
    • 4× All-Star (2004, 2007, 2009, 2010)
    • Silver Slugger Award winner (2004)

    Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978), also known by his nickname "V-Mart", is a Venezuelan professional baseball designated hitter with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He has also played for the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians.

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