Carmelo Martinez Autographed 1987 Topps #348 San Diego Padres Card

Featuring Carmelo Martinez during the heart of his tenure with San Diego, this Carmelo Martinez autographed 1987 Topps #348 San Diego Padres card comes from one of the most recognizable Topps baseball sets of the 1980s. The 1987 Topps release is remembered for its distinctive woodgrain-style borders, a design inspired by the appearance of the classic 1962 Topps set.

Martinez had established himself as a regular in the Padres lineup after joining the club for the 1984 season. He immediately appeared in 149 games with 13 home runs and 66 RBI, helping San Diego capture the National League West and advance to the first World Series in franchise history.

His biggest power season came in 1985, when Martinez established a career high with 21 home runs and drove in 72 runs. He remained a regular in 1986, appearing in 138 games while hitting 13 home runs with 62 RBI. His ability to play both first base and the corner outfield positions provided San Diego with additional lineup flexibility.

Martinez continued with the Padres through 1989, spending six seasons with the organization and playing alongside prominent San Diego stars including Tony Gwynn. He later appeared for the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates after leaving the Padres.

Over nine Major League seasons with the Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Pirates, Martinez accumulated 678 hits, 108 home runs and 424 RBI. With its classic woodgrain-style design and representation of Martinez during his longest Major League tenure, the 1987 Topps #348 is an appealing addition for Padres collectors, Carmelo Martinez fans, 1987 Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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