Featuring Dave Martinez during his productive tenure with Montreal, this Dave Martinez autographed 1990 Topps #228 Montreal Expos card captures the versatile outfielder as an established member of the Expos lineup. The card comes from the colorful 1990 Topps flagship release, known for its distinctive multicolored border designs that make it instantly recognizable among sets of the era.
Martinez joined the Montreal 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 ability to play all three outfield positions.
He enjoyed one of the strongest seasons of his career in 1990, batting .279 with a career-high 147 hits, 23 doubles, 11 home runs, a career-best 60 RBI and 17 stolen bases. Martinez appeared in 147 games for an Expos club that finished 85-77, giving Montreal steady production throughout the season.
Martinez remained with the Expos 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 successfully in the dugout. 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. Combining the classic Topps flagship brand with Martinezs productive Montreal years, the 1990 Topps #228 is an appealing addition for Expos collectors, Dave Martinez fans, Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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