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The hype for unsung Guardians player is starting to build with scorching July

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For much of the early portion of the season, Cleveland Guardians rookie Angel Martinez struggled to find his footing.

The 22-year-old was thrown into the spotlight and asked to shine for the Cleveland Guardians as they dealt with injuries throughout the lineup. With the team missing players like Will Brennan, David Fry, Lane Thomas and others, he was thrust into the outfield and asked to be consistent.

Unfortunately, he really wasn't. At least, not until recently.

Since July 1, Martinez has been a spark plug for the team at the plate. He has 45 at-bats underneath his belt with a slash line of .