Luis M. Martinez (born April 3, 1985) is a Colombian-American former

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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and Texas Rangers.

Career

New York Mets

Prior to playing professionally, he attended Coral Park High School,

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, and then

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. He was originally drafted by the

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in the 11th round of the 2005 amateur draft, however he opted not to sign.

San Diego Padres

He was next drafted by the Padres in the 12th round of the 2007 amateur draft, beginning his professional career that year. Martinez played for the

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and

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in 2007, hitting a combined .253 with two home runs and 17 RBI in 45 games. In 2008, he hit .223 with three home runs and 19 RBI with the Wizards. With the

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and

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in 2009, Martinez hit .286 with four home runs and 41 RBI in 94 games. He hit .282 with two home runs and 31 RBI with the

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in 2010.

Texas Rangers

On December 21, 2011, Martinez was traded to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Ryan Kelly. Luis Martinez was recalled from AAA Round Rock on August 11 when

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was placed on the disabled list He was designated for assignment on December 26, 2012 and removed from the Rangers' 40-man roster.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On November 19, 2013 Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Rangers Designate Luis Martinez For Assignment
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Boston Red Sox

On January 23, 2015, he signed a minor league deal with the

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. He became a free agent on November 7, 2015.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Martinez, Luis 1985 births Living people Baseball players from Miami Bowie Baysox players Cumberland Phoenix baseball players Estrellas Orientales players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Eugene Emeralds players Fort Wayne Wizards players Lake Elsinore Storm players Major League Baseball catchers Norfolk Tides players Pawtucket Red Sox players Peoria Saguaros players Portland Beavers players Portland Sea Dogs players Round Rock Express players Sacramento River Cats players Salt Lake Bees players San Antonio Missions players San Diego Padres players Texas Rangers players Tucson Padres players Jackson State Generals baseball players