[48], Martin was born in Toronto, Ontario, and spent his early childhood in Montreal and Chelsea, Quebec. Martin said the Dodgers had shown by avoiding arbitration that they no longer "believed in" him. “I just don’t associate rebuilding with you losing. [5] In 2005, he played in a career-high 129 games for the Double-A Jacksonville Suns and made the All-Star team, hitting .311 with 9 home runs and 61 RBI. “Everybody gets to 35 a different way,” he added. In the NL Wild Card Game on October 1, 2013, Martin hit a pair of solo home runs as the Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. This was the first grand slam of his career. "Did you know your shirt says—" Yes, they know. Russell Jr. would split his time living between his mother in Paris and his father in Montreal for a year. As a Super Two player, Martin was eligible for arbitration for a fourth time, and he signed a $7.5 million one-year contract for the 2012 season with up to $100,000 in performance bonuses with the Yankees to avoid arbitration on January 24. Nobody’s ever told me that rebuilding means that you’re going to lose a whole bunch of games,” he said. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. [17] Martin made his second all-star game during the 2008 season. Elisabeth MLB beau Russell, was born Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin, Jr. on February 15, 1983 in East York, Ontario to Russell Martin Sr. and Suzanne Jeanson. [22] The Dodgers offered Martin a one-year contract worth $4.2 million prior to the arbitration hearings but he insisted on receiving well above $5 million. It was made after Mrs Roberts wrote to Missing Persons Advocacy Network CEO Loren O’Keeffe to ask for help. During a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 20, 2014, Martin was involved in a brawl which was started when Carlos Gómez hit a triple off Gerrit Cole after which Martin was suspended 2 games by the MLB on April 22, 2014 for his role in the brawl. On January 20, 2009, Martin signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. [4] Drafted as a third baseman, Martin played his first professional season with the Gulf Coast Dodgers, and hit .286 with 10 RBI in 41 games. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. [20] He played for the Canadian team during the 2009 World Baseball Classic and then rejoined the Dodgers. [47] However, Martin was left off Team Canada's WBC roster on February 8, 2017, due to insurance complications relating to his offseason minor knee surgery. He became the first ever Canadian born catcher to start the All-Star Game. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays, and is a four-time MLB All-Star. Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin Jr. (born February 15, 1983) is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher. The deal was the largest ever awarded to a catcher in his first year of arbitration. [13] On July 1 it was announced that Martin finished in first place in All-Star Game voting, leading Paul Lo Duca by 296,948 votes. “So it’s easy for me to be like, ‘Let the kids play. Special congrats on #CanadaBaseballDay to Russell Martin, who is now just the 5th Canadian to have played in 1,500 MLB games! Martin spent the last two months of 2010 on the disabled list. On June 6, 2006, Martin and Éric Gagné made baseball history by becoming the first French Canadian battery in the majors.

His next pitch, a fastball over the heart of the plate, was crushed into the left-field stands by Martin. [43] Martin played in 83 games for the Dodgers in 2019, hitting .220 with six homers and 20 RBI. “(But) my body feels great,” he said. Martin is 35 but dismissed the notion that he has slowed down physically to any great extent, even though his numbers this season may suggest otherwise. Martin was the first full-time position player to work a 1-2-3 ninth in a team win since at least 1925. It was the first time four home runs had been hit in a row since the 1964 Minnesota Twins. Still, his No. On April 29, 2017, Martin became the 15th catcher to record 10,000 career putouts at the position. BALTIMORE — Russell Martin has been on a high the last few days as he and his girlfriend Elisabeth Chicoine celebrated the arrival of their first child last week. Martin was first selected to play for Canada during the 2009 World Baseball Classic. [42] On August 28, 2019, Martin became the first position player to pitch in a shutout victory since October 3, 1917 when George Kelly of the New York Giants did so.

The first was an infamous home run off Reds starter Johnny Cueto. [10] On September 18, 2006, Martin hit a solo home run off of Trevor Hoffman, the third of four consecutive home runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to tie the San Diego Padres. In 133 games, he hit .211 with 21 HR and 53 RBI. “He has caught a lot of games, man,” said the manager. In 77 combined games, he batted .276 with 9 home runs and 50 RBI. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. [23] After Martin rebuffed the Dodgers' offer, the Dodgers non-tendered him and signed journeyman catcher Rod Barajas, though hinting that Martin could still have a place on the team. In 2007, Martin won the Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award. - League Championship - Toronto Blue Jays v Kansas City Royals - Game Two. And Martin clearly wasn’t.

[32] On April 19, 2015, Martin caught Jeff Francis in his debut for the Blue Jays, and in doing so formed the first all-Canadian battery in franchise history.

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[4] Martin Sr. played O Canada on his saxophone before a 2015 spring training game. BALTIMORE — Russell Martin has been on a high the last few days as he and his girlfriend Elisabeth Chicoine celebrated the arrival of their first child last week. Nice to see the guys play hard, play well … Next question.”. He made ten pitches and retired three straight batters and became the first primary position player to do so since left fielder Willie Smith got the final out of a Detroit Tigers win over the Washington Senators on September 23, 1963.

He spent the year as the starting catcher with Chris Stewart as his backup. Russell Martin, Montreal, Quebec. A well-balanced guy is key, but a dude with this kind of flexibility begs for limits to be... tested. He was named Russell for his father, Nathan for a great-grandfather, Jeanson after his mother's family, and Coltrane to pay homage to musician John Coltrane, whom his father admired. In its most recent meeting, the board of trustees of Missouri Baptist Children's Home adopted a strategic plan for 2021-2025. Cueto, having his name chanted by 40,000 Pirates fans, dropped the ball while on the mound.

[53] Martin changed the name printed on his jersey to "J. Martin" for the 2009 season in reference to "Jeanson", in honour of his mother. In an effort to quit the use of chewing tobacco in 2009, Martin began wearing a custom-fitted mouthpiece during the WBC and Spring training. I do love to play, but I just feel in this type of situation, what’s best for the team is to see what the young players can do.”. Russell Martin Photos - Russell Martin #55 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks off the field after hitting into a double play to end the second inning against the Kansas City Royals during game two of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.

[5], Martin was a Florida State League All-Star catcher while with the Vero Beach Dodgers in 2004, playing 122 games and batting .250 with 15 home runs and 64 RBI.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load. [36] He struggled in the postseason, recording only three hits in 33 at-bats.[36]. July 30, 2017, Coming Home - Russell Martin is a Blue Jay. [51] His full name is Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin Jr. Martin was selected in the 35th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft by the Montreal Expos, but did not sign. In the final game of the 2018 season, Martin managed the Blue Jays, the team wound up losing in his managerial debut.

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The injury kept him sidelined for the rest of the season. A welcome email is on its way. [35] He ended the 2015 regular season with a .240 batting average, 23 home runs, and 77 RBI in 129 games. Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin Jr. (born February 15, 1983) is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher.He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays, and is a four-time MLB All-Star.In 2007, Martin won the Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award. Apr 24, 2018 - Explore cheryl perrault's board "Russell Martin - jays baby !" THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill, Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin has not played since Sept. 3. 8x10 will have more space on left and right sides of text to accommodate for.

to help give you the best experience we can. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Russell Martin of the Toronto Blue Jays in the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 24, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Besides catcher, he also played in seven games at third base and pitched four scoreless innings in four relief appearances for the Dodgers during the season, allowing only two hits.[36]. But he also seems torn. [40] Martin spent the 2019 season as the Dodgers backup catcher, first behind Austin Barnes and then Will Smith. “I don’t feel a tick older than I did last year. His offensive and defensive performance earned wide accolades during his first three years, but they diminished significantly in 2009 and 2010.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After he had become successful as a professional ballplayer, his childhood ballpark in Chelsea was refurbished and named after him. [34] Martin established a new career-high in home runs on September 26, hitting his 22nd of the season to aid the Blue Jays to a 10–8 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. [54], This article is about the baseball player. In 2010, Martin continued to regress as he hit .248 with 5 home runs and 26 RBI in 97 games. On May 2, 2008, Martin started his first game at third base since reaching the Majors, allowing veteran backup Gary Bennett to spell Martin behind the plate. It’s fully rested right now. The baseball player is currently single, his starsign is Aquarius and he is now 37 years of age. When asked if he is okay with not playing, the 13-year Major Leaguer paused and said: “I’ve enjoyed watching the boys play.

Okay, maybe that’s not completely honest. He slumped offensively in 2009, hitting only .250 with 7 home runs in 143 games, the weakest totals in his four-year career. [50], Martin is biracial: his father, Russell Martin Sr., is Black Canadian, while his mother, Suzanne Jeanson, is Franco-Manitoban. [4] His father used to play saxophone in Montreal metro stations to help pay for his son's baseball training. [18] He caught 10 innings of a 15 inning game in which the American League won 4 to 3. on Pinterest. In November 2012, Martin signed a two-year free agent contract with the Pirates, and took over the team's everyday catcher duties. Catching takes its toll on you, it really does. This home run gave the Pirates the momentum to win the game, their first postseason victory in 21 years. [37] Martin was announced as a finalist for the catcher Gold Glove award, along with Salvador Pérez and Jason Castro. [19] Martin's 10 innings caught are tied for fourth place all time among all star catchers in a single game.