Al Martin was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 11 seasons. He was born on November 24, 1967, in West Covina, California. Martin attended the University of Southern California, where he played college baseball for the Trojans.
Martin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his Major League debut with the Pirates in 1992. Martin quickly established himself as a solid outfielder and a consistent hitter. He played for the Pirates for six seasons, from 1992 to 1997.
In 1998, Martin was traded to the Seattle Mariners. He played for the Mariners for three seasons, from 1998 to 2000. During his time with the Mariners, Martin had some of the best seasons of his career. He hit a career-high 28 home runs in 1999 and was named to the American League All-Star team.
After his time with the Mariners, Martin played for the San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics. He played his final season in the Major Leagues with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2003.
Throughout his career, Martin was known for his power hitting and his ability to play multiple positions in the outfield. He finished his career with a .276 batting average, 132 home runs, and 540 runs batted in.
After retiring from baseball, Martin became a broadcaster and analyst for the Seattle Mariners. He also worked as a coach and instructor for young baseball players.
Overall, Al Martin had a successful career in Major League Baseball. He was a consistent hitter and a reliable outfielder who played for several different teams over the course of his 11-year career.
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