Fernando Martinez is a professional baseball player who played outfield the minor-league Buffalo Bisons before debuting with the New York Mets on May 26, 2009. The Mets promoted him from their affiliate in order to replace injured right fielder Ryan Church.The Buffalo News: Mets recall Martinez in time to face Nationals (May 26, 2009)
Signed by the Mets organization directly from his native Dominican Republic in 2005, Martinez was given a $1.4 million bonus, and went on to become the Mets' top minor league prospect for 2008 and 2009. His Major League debut was greeted by fans with a sense of excitement that was compared to phenomenon surrounding the young Daryl Strawberry in the 1980s.Mets Fever: Fernando Martinez is our right fielder... (May 26, 2009)
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Full name
Jesus Fernando Martinez Alvarez
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Born
October 10, 1988
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Birthplace
Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
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Height
6' 1"
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Weight
190
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Bats
left
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Throws
right
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Signed in 2005 by Mets organization
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Played for Mets affiliate Buffalo Bisons until 2009
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Was Mets #1 prospect in 2008 and 2009
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Contracted with New York Mets on May 26, 2009
