Carmelo Martínez

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Carmelo Martínez
Carmelo Martínez
Left fielder/First baseman
Born: July 28, 1960 (1960-07-28) (age 47)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 22, 1983
for the Chicago Cubs
Final game
October 2, 1991
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Batting average     .245
Home runs     108
Runs batted in     424
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Carmelo Martínez "Mellow Carmelo" (born July 28, 1960 in Dorado, Puerto Rico), is a former professional baseball player who played primarily first base and outfield in the Major Leagues from 1983 to 1991. He is the cousin of Edgar Martínez.

On August 22, 1983, Martinez hits a home run in his very first Major League at-bat for the Cubs. The homer came off Cincinnati's Frank Pastore in the 5th inning at Wrigley Field. Appeared in the 1984 World Series as a member of the Padres against the Detroit Tigers.

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