This Dave Martinez autographed 1993 Topps #671 Cincinnati Reds card features the veteran outfielder during the final season of his two-year stint in Cincinnati. The 1993 Topps release used a clean, photography-centered design and marked the flagship sets return to the traditional 2-by-3-inch card dimensions after the larger format used in 1992.
Martinez joined the Cincinnati Reds in 1992 following parts of four seasons with the Montreal Expos. He immediately became a regular in the Cincinnati outfield, appearing in 134 games and collecting 120 hits, 20 doubles, 7 home runs and 38 RBI during his first season with the club.
In 1993, Martinez appeared in 117 games for Cincinnati and continued to provide the versatility that became a hallmark of his career. Able to handle all three outfield positions, he combined dependable defense with a contact-oriented approach at the plate before moving on to the San Francisco Giants for the 1994 season.
Martinez remained a productive Major League player for many years, eventually completing a 16-season career with 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI, 183 stolen bases and a .276 batting average. His longevity included two separate stints with the Chicago Cubs and appearances for nine franchises.
His career in baseball became even more notable after his playing days. Martinez served as bench coach under Joe Maddon for the 2016 World Series champion Chicago Cubs, ending the franchises 108-year championship drought. He later became manager of the Washington Nationals and guided the club to its first World Series championship in 2019. Representing Martinezs final season with Cincinnati, the 1993 Topps #671 offers appeal for Reds collectors, Dave Martinez fans, Topps set collectors and collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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