Victor Martinez
Victor Martinez
Víctor Jesús Martínez, also known by his nickname "V-Mart", is a Venezuelan professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Martínez has also played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Prior to his tenure with the Tigers, he also frequently played as a catcher...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth23 December 1978
CityCiudad Bolivar, Venezuela
ask guys home players send throwing
If I see other guys throwing away things, I ask them for it and send it home for the young players there.
position
If I can, I will watch. I want to be in that position soon.
almost league might states team tournament united
It might be because it was the first one. They really don't know what they missed. The United States team is like an All-Star team. The Dominican team is like an All-Star team. That tournament was almost a big league tournament.
trust year
I trust in this team. This is the year we're going to get it done.
asked people saying three
They (Venezuela) asked me to play, but that's all I've heard. They did say they were going to have three catchers. Some people are saying that I would be the DH.
routine swing
It's a routine that's working for me. I really don't try to do too much. I just try to keep my swing fresh.
game help playoff
It was something big for me. Every game was like a playoff game. That's something that's going to help my career.
compete country great represent
It was a great time. It was a great experience. Being able to compete and represent your country is something I will never forget. It's something big for me.
anytime cleveland country dream indians
Anytime you get to play for your country it is an honor. But my dream is getting the Cleveland Indians to the World Series.
games good last page turn
The last two games haven't been so good for us. We've got to turn the page and try to do better (today).
head positive stayed time
It didn't get in my mind. My head has always been in the right place. I just stayed positive the whole time and did my work.
country fans maybe
I think maybe because it was the first time, fans in this country didn't get as excited. But the U.S. team, it was like an all-star team.
This is teamwork. We've been able to do the little things.
ball nice trying
C.C. was great. He was very relaxed. He wasn't trying to rush. He was nice and easy, and just let the ball go.