In 1995, Edgar Martinez put together the best regular season of his career. The Seattle Mariners DH topped the American League with 121 runs scored, 52 doubles, a .356 batting average, a .479 on-base percentage, and a 1.107 OPS. Martinez also connected on 29 home runs and 113 RBIs. Martinez continued his impressive play in the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, batting .571 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs. In Game 4, he hit a three-run home run, followed by a grand slam that broke a 6–6 tie, leading to an 11–8 victory for the Mariners. However, Martinez's most significant moment came in Game 5, where he hit a two-run double off Jack McDowell and won the game for the Mariners, 6–5, advancing to the team's first appearance in the American League Championship Series. Today, Mariners fans fondly refer to Martinez's Game 5 winning hit as "The Double," acknowledging its role in gaining public support for building a new stadium and keeping the team in Seattle. 👉 Join me in wishing Edgar Martinez a Happy Birthday. Do you have a favorite story or memory from the Hall of Fame designated hitter's career? ⚾️⚾️⚾️
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