Is Tino Martinez Cuban?

Is Tino Martinez Cuban?

Tino Martinez was born in Tampa, Florida to a Cuban-American father with Spanish roots, and a mother with Greek ancestry. He was raised in the neighborhood of West Tampa in Tampa, Florida.

Where did Tino Martinez go to college?

The University of Tampa
Tampa Catholic High School
Tino Martinez/Education

What teams did Tino Martinez play for?

New York Yankees2005, 1996 – 2001
Tampa Bay Rays2004St. Louis Cardinals2002 – 2003Seattle Mariners1990 – 1995
Tino Martinez/All teams

Why did the Mariners trade Tino Martinez?

The Mariners knew Tino was headed for a big payday and decided to trade him instead of pay him. Hitchcock never really fulfilled his potential, and although Davis did hit 20 or more home runs three years in a row, he was a disappointment compared to what the Mariners gave up.

Where is Tino Martinez from?

Tampa, FLTino Martinez / Place of birth

How tall is Tino Martinez?

6′ 2″Tino Martinez / Height

Who did the Yankees trade for Tino Martinez?

BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in 1995, the New York Yankees traded for first baseman Tino Martinez. The deal brought Martinez, 28, and relief pitchers Jeff Nelson and Jim Mecir to the Bronx. In exchange, the Yankees sent third baseman Russ Davis and starting pitcher Sterling Hitchcock to the Seattle Mariners.

How many Gold Gloves did Tino Martinez win?

Surprisingly though, Martinez was only a 2-time All-Star selection (1995, 1997) during his career, despite driving in more than 100 RBI’s in a season on six different occasions, and he never won a Gold Glove Award.

How did the Yankees acquire Tino Martinez?

Who did the Mariners get for Tino Martinez?

293 with 31 homers and 111 RBI. The Martinez signing sealed the two-for-three deal. The Yankees also get sidearming right-hander Jeff Nelson, who went 7-3 with a 2.17 ERA last season, and right-hander Jim Mecir, 25, who was 1-4 with a 3.10 ERA at Triple-A Tacoma and pitched 4 scoreless innings for Seattle.

How old is Tino Martinez?

54 years (December 7, 1967)Tino Martinez / Age

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