Featuring Dave Martinez during a productive stretch with Montreal, this Dave Martinez autographed 1990 Donruss #452 Montreal Expos card captures the versatile outfielder during his second full season with the Expos. The 1990 Donruss release is instantly recognizable for its bright red borders and distinctive script-style design, giving Martinezs Montreal issue a classic look from the era.
Martinez had joined the Expos in July 1988 after beginning his Major League career with the Chicago Cubs. He quickly became a regular in Montreals outfield, combining contact hitting and speed with the versatility to play all three outfield positions.
Martinez enjoyed a productive 1990 season, batting .279 while collecting 147 hits, 23 doubles, 11 home runs, 60 RBI and 17 stolen bases. His 60 RBI represented the highest total of his career, while his 147 hits were also a career best. He appeared in 147 games as one of the regulars in a Montreal lineup that also featured Tim Raines, Andrs Galarraga and Tim Wallach.
Martinez remained with Montreal through 1991 before continuing a Major League career that ultimately spanned 16 seasons. He finished with 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI, 183 stolen bases and a .276 batting average while playing for nine different franchises.
His baseball career continued well beyond his playing days. Martinez served as bench coach for the 2016 World Series champion Chicago Cubs and later became manager of the Washington Nationals, guiding the franchise to its first World Series championship in 2019. The 1990 Donruss #452 is an appealing addition for Expos collectors, Dave Martinez fans, 1990 Donruss set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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