Russell Martin

Becoming a baseball team’s everyday catcher comes on something other than a silver platter. Russell Martin had whatever it took to do so immediately after making his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. He continued in the role for five years, winning the Gold Glove and the Silver Slugger Awards in 2007.

Martin’s career after the Dodgers included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His offensive and defensive performances made him a valuable asset for every team he played for before retiring in 2022. We’ll be hoping he makes a return in a managerial capacity.