Javier Martinez
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Javier Antonio Martínez (born February 5, 1977, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher.
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs
in the 3rd round of the 1994 MLB amateur draft
, Martínez made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates
on April 2, 1998, and appeared in his final game on September 27, 1998, though he continued to play for various minor league teams through .
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo...
) was a Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher.
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in the 3rd round of the 1994 MLB amateur draft
1994 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1994 Major League Baseball draft.-Compensation picks:-Other notable players:*A.J. Pierzynski , Minnesota Twins, 3rd round*Bobby Howry , San Francisco Giants, 5th round...
, Martínez made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
on April 2, 1998, and appeared in his final game on September 27, 1998, though he continued to play for various minor league teams through .