Carmelo Martinez Autographed 1986 Donruss #324 San Diego Padres Card

Featuring Carmelo Martinez during his years as a regular in the San Diego lineup, this Carmelo Martinez autographed 1986 Donruss #324 San Diego Padres card comes from one of the most recognizable Donruss releases of the 1980s. The 1986 Donruss set is distinguished by its dark blue borders and slanted stripe design surrounding the player photography.

Martinez joined the San Diego Padres for the 1984 season after beginning his Major League career with the Chicago Cubs. He immediately became a regular, appearing in 149 games and producing 13 home runs and 66 RBI as San Diego captured the National League West and advanced to the first World Series in franchise history.

He followed that pennant-winning season with a productive 1985 campaign, batting .253 with 21 home runs and 72 RBI in 149 games. The 21 homers established a career high and made Martinez one of the Padres primary power threats alongside established hitters such as Tony Gwynn and Steve Garvey.

Martinez remained a significant part of San Diegos lineup in 1986, appearing in 138 games while hitting 13 home runs and driving in 62 runs. His combination of power and defensive versatility allowed him to contribute at both first base and the corner outfield positions throughout his Padres tenure.

Over nine Major League seasons with the Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Pirates, Martinez accumulated 678 hits, 108 home runs and 424 RBI. The 1986 Donruss #324 represents the heart of his San Diego career and is an appealing addition for Padres collectors, Carmelo Martinez fans, 1980s Donruss set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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