Quick Info
| Profession | Baseball catcher and former professional player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 15/02/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | East York, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
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Bio/Wiki
| Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin Jr. is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher born in East York, Ontario, Canada. | |
| He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019. | |
| He was a four-time MLB All-Star and won both the Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award in 2007. | |
| He was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024. | |
| He was elected to the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame in 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height: 5 ft 10 in | |
| Weight: 215 lb | |
| Bats: Right | |
| Throws: Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Chipola Junior College |
Personal Life
| He was born in East York, Ontario, and raised in Montreal, Quebec. |
Family
| Birth name: Russell Nathan Coltrane Jeanson Martin Jr. |
Career
| He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. | |
| He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays. | |
| He finished his career with 1,416 hits, 191 home runs, and a .248 batting average. | |
| He officially retired from professional baseball in 2022. | |
| He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2010, 2019), New York Yankees (2011–2012), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013–2014), and Toronto Blue Jays (2015–2018). | |
| He was a 2007 Gold Glove recipient and a 2007 Silver Slugger recipient. | |
| He represented Canada at the 2009 and 2017 World Baseball Classic tournaments. | |
| He officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on 28/05/2022. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the 2002 MLB draft. | |
| 2. He won the Tip O’Neill Award in 2007 as Canadian baseball player of the year. | |
| 3. He is among the most accomplished Canadian-born catchers in MLB history. | |
| 4. He led the American League in caught stealing percentage with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014. |
