Dave Martinez
Baseball player and coach, 2019 World Series Champion
Born
September 26th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Martinez played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and the Atlanta Braves. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and management. As the manager of the Washington Nationals, he led the team to win the 2019 World Series. His coaching career is marked by strategic decision-making and player development, culminating in the Nationals' first championship title in franchise history.
Played for the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Atlanta Braves
Managed the Washington Nationals to a World Series title in 2019
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