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Hall of Fame Candidate Edgar Martinez: By The Numbers

All statistics and notes are from baseball’s modern era (since 1901), and percentages are based on a minimum of 3,000 plate appearances unless otherwise noted. Hall of Famers are bold and active players are in italics.]

5 Only 5 players have matched each leg of Edgar’s career slash line of .312/.418/.515: Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Rogers Horsnby, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams (min. 6000 PA)

5 5-Time recipient of the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award

418His .418 career on-base percentage is 17th-best in Major League history, including 4th-best by a right-handed batter.