Dave Martinez Autographed 1989 Topps #763 Montreal Expos Card

Featuring Dave Martinez during the transition from Chicago to Montreal, this Dave Martinez autographed 1989 Topps #763 Montreal Expos card captures the versatile outfielder as a member of the Expos. Martinez had been acquired from the Chicago Cubs during the 1988 season and was beginning a productive three-year stretch as a regular in Montreals outfield.

Originally selected by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the 1983 MLB Draft, Martinez made his Major League debut in 1986 and established himself as a regular the following season. On July 14, 1988, the Cubs traded Martinez to Montreal, where his combination of contact hitting, speed and defensive versatility earned him regular playing time.

In 1989, his first full season with the Expos, Martinez appeared in 144 games and batted .274 with 131 hits, 21 doubles, 41 RBI and 11 stolen bases. He followed with a productive 1990 campaign, batting .279 with 147 hits, 11 home runs, 60 RBI and 17 stolen bases.

Martinez spent three full seasons with Montreal from 1989 through 1991 as part of a 16-year Major League career. He ultimately compiled 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI and 183 stolen bases while batting .276, providing versatility and a steady left-handed bat during stops with numerous clubs.

His baseball career continued successfully in the dugout. Martinez served as bench coach for the 2016 World Series champion Chicago Cubs before becoming manager of the Washington Nationals and guiding the franchise to its first World Series championship in 2019. The 1989 Topps #763 is an appealing early Expos issue for Montreal collectors, Dave Martinez fans, Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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