Dave Martinez Autographed 1988 Score #223 Chicago Cubs Card

Featuring Dave Martinez during his early years in the Major Leagues, this Dave Martinez autographed 1988 Score #223 Chicago Cubs card captures the versatile outfielder during his first stint with Chicago. The card comes from Scores inaugural 1988 baseball set, a release remembered for its colorful borders, crisp photography and detailed statistical presentation.

Martinez established himself as a Major League regular with the Cubs in 1987, appearing in 142 games and collecting 126 hits, 22 doubles, eight home runs, 39 RBI and 23 stolen bases. His speed and ability to handle multiple outfield positions helped him earn extensive playing time early in his career.

He began the 1988 season with Chicago before being traded to the Montreal Expos in July. Martinez would eventually return to the Cubs in 2000, giving him two separate playing stints with the organization that originally selected him in the third round of the 1983 MLB Draft.

Martinez went on to play 16 Major League seasons, compiling 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI and 183 stolen bases while batting .276. His lengthy baseball career continued in coaching, most notably as Joe Maddons bench coach with the Chicago Cubs. Martinez was part of the staff that helped Chicago capture the 2016 World Series championship, ending the franchises 108-year title drought.

He later became manager of the Washington Nationals and led the club to the 2019 World Series championship. Combining an early Cubs appearance with the first-year Score design and Martinezs extensive playing, coaching and managerial career, the 1988 Score #223 is an appealing addition for Cubs collectors, Dave Martinez fans, inaugural Score set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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