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Martin Prado
In his final five seasons, Martin Prado played well for the Miami Marlins but at the end of 2019 he retired. Prado’s best season probably came in 2010 when he was an All-Star for the Braves, hitting .307/.350/.459/.809 with 15 home runs, all while playing about every position on the diamond. He even finished 9th in MVP voting.
His journey to the majors was pretty unique. He taught himself English after being signed by the Braves in 2001, and it took him six years to reach the majors. He showed a lot of promise in his rookie season, hitting .262, but it was his attitude and versatility that made him a fan favorite. Many Braves who came and went through this clubhouse saw Martin as one of the most influential baseball players they ever encountered. His dedication to helping the team has seen him man every position except for center field, pitcher, and catcher (but probably because he wasn't asked). His last season was in Atlanta in 2012; he was the same old Martin: .301, 42 doubles, 10 HR. Unfortunately, he was a casualty of the Justin Upton trade and sent to Arizona as compensation. He bounced around from Arizona to the Yankees, then down to Miami, but he never lost a step until the injury bug bit him. His career .287 average speaks to that, and he finished with an even 100 career home runs. - sportstalkatl.com
Redid the facegen.
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