Met Edgar at a restaurant in Bellevue, WA in 2019. He is my all time favorite baseball player and when I saw him in there I was shaking. He was by himself and I finally got the courage to say hi. Told him I was so proud of him to finally got into the HOF and he was so kind. I'm surprised I didn't cry afterwards LOL
To quote former commish Bud Selig when the DH award was named after Edgar: "Earlier this season, when Edgar hit his 300th career Home Run, he joined such Hall-of-Famers as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial, and Rogers Hornsby as the only players to record 300 homers, 500 doubles, a thousand walks, a 300 batting average, and a 400 on-base percentage." If that isn't unanimous First-Ballot Hall of Fame material, nothing is.
Pure class. Edgar Martinez is, and always will be my favorite baseball player. He has earned everything he has ever gotten. The Hall of Fame is a better place now that he’s in there. Congrats to both the Hall itself, and Edgar for getting in. I was there for “The Double” that won Game 5 and saved the franchise. Forever the most electric, thrilling moment in my lifetime....
As a Yankees fan since the 70's. Edgar Martinez was one of the best right handed hitters I ever saw. He was the most effective and consistent hitter's in the game. I hated seeing him come to the plate with runners on base; I knew they were scoring. Congratulations Mr. Martinez you've earned it.
Wasn't flashy, but got the job done. Can hit for power, but knew he can do more damage driving it line to line than chancing it every swing. Between him and Ichiro it was fun to watch.
I live in St .Louis. I'm a Cards fan...hard core.....my dad woke me up that night...... i was a kid'........ Griffey scoring.....my favorite non Cardinal baseball moment ever !!!!
Absolutely one of my favorites watching in the 1990s. For him to overcome Vision impairments is proof that he is a phenomenal athlete unlike the scum that use drugs to enhance their performance.
I'm 45 years old. I've been a big sports fan my whole life.... I attend many games of all three of the major sports. For decades now. This might sound like hyperbole and I'm trying to rack my brain to make myself not say it. But I'm pretty sure Edgar Martinez and Michael Jordan are the most dependable sports performers I've ever seen.... This dude always did what he was supposed to do.... Or it sure as hell feels that way....
Sometimes the HOF is a pure joke. How can they almost leave out such a great player? They keep doing this and its sad. Great players that deserve to be on HOF are passed just because they don’t get the votes… c’mon the stats should be the votes. If the player had a good clean career that should be enough.
El tipo jugó posición una vez , se puede decir que por lo general tiene mejores estadística que Ortiz, pero recuerden que Ortiz siempre fue un DH, no se le quita mérito a Edgar, pero ortiz a nivel de DH fue mejor porque siempre fue un DH , no así Edgar, pero se le felicita por su ingreso al salón de la fama. "Orgullo latino".
De que hablas? No tiene nada que ver si era DH o no, es basado en su talento como bateador. Y lo mejor es que lo hizo sin esteroides, no como tu idolo Ortiz. Edgar es un gran pelotero y aun mejor ser humano. Aprende a respetar y no a envidiar.
@@davidramos8401 ya que hablas sobres los esteroides, que David Ortiz nunca uso. Dime qué garantías me das tu a mi , de que Edgar no la uso tambien?. Porque no se puede ser tan "hater" en esta vida, que sin tener pruebas . Ya me quieres desprestigiar a David Ortiz. Un hombre que lo dio todo por una ciudad. Cosa que Edgar también fue un ídolo en seattle.
@@davidramos8401 muchas veces se les quiso acusar . Pero cogieron miedo después. Porque sabían que se iban a equivocar y quedar como unos periodistas infames. Si querías toma.
You forgot the 514 doubles, 1283 walks, and career avg .312 and career obp of .418. If you can be mentioned in the same breath as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial, and Rogers Hornsby, then you are pretty damn good. He is one of the best ever to swing from the right side.
@@EchoesDistant I certainly didn't forget his 2247 hits which isn't impressive at all. 308 home runs isn't impressive. He was a defensive liability making it mandatory for him to be a full time DH. Is defensive important to you because a lot of people seem to overlook that aspect. Don Mattingly had a strong career with 9 gold gloves but alas he isn't in because his overall numbers just aren't enough......but defensive liability Edgar gets in? The other players you mentioned had far more accomplished careers so it's ridiculous to make those comparisons. Nine times he was denied entry and he finally makes it in on a last chance sympathy vote.
after watching it’s criminal for making this man wait this long to be a HOF. This man was in the DH position, mastered it even with vision issues...
Such a humble, impressive example of a major league player. Disciplined, modest, and very committed to his team and his team's city.
Met Edgar at a restaurant in Bellevue, WA in 2019. He is my all time favorite baseball player and when I saw him in there I was shaking. He was by himself and I finally got the courage to say hi. Told him I was so proud of him to finally got into the HOF and he was so kind. I'm surprised I didn't cry afterwards LOL
Nice
To quote former commish Bud Selig when the DH award was named after Edgar:
"Earlier this season, when Edgar hit his 300th career Home Run, he joined such Hall-of-Famers as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial, and Rogers Hornsby as the only players to record 300 homers, 500 doubles, a thousand walks, a 300 batting average, and a 400 on-base percentage."
If that isn't unanimous First-Ballot Hall of Fame material, nothing is.
Yep. Damn shame.
Heroes will be remembered legends never die (Edgar)
Pure class. Edgar Martinez is, and always will be my favorite baseball player. He has earned everything he has ever gotten.
The Hall of Fame is a better place now that he’s in there. Congrats to both the Hall itself, and Edgar for getting in.
I was there for “The Double” that won Game 5 and saved the franchise. Forever the most electric, thrilling moment in my lifetime....
couldn't have said it better brother.
I wish i was there.
As a Yankees fan since the 70's. Edgar Martinez was one of the best right handed hitters I ever saw. He was the most effective and consistent hitter's in the game. I hated seeing him come to the plate with runners on base; I knew they were scoring. Congratulations Mr. Martinez you've earned it.
Why do Yankee fans have to let everyone know they are Yankee fans?
@@RC_928 in the case to demonstrate admiration to opposing player. Don't read to much into the comments Not that serious Bro!
In this case I meant to say.
Because in this case, the Yankees were the Mariners arch-rival from '95 to '01, during Edgars prime.@@RC_928
Best pure right-handed hitter i've ever seen!
Bill Becker, best I ever saw, too.
@@countd5955 Let's relax. He's up there but not touching top 5.
Congratulations Edgar Martinez
Simply the Best pure hitter. Thank you Edgar and congrats.
His swing is really smooth. I cant tell if its a single or a hr. Its so consistent and smooth
Edgar Martinez is a legend
Seattle had two of the best batting swings in the game. Griffey and Edgar! Loved watching them both play.
Seattle will love you forever Edgar! Thank you for all the great memories!
It’s criminal that it took so long for his name to be accepted into glory
Edgar and Papi. The DH is a legit position for HOF.
Man I miss that team. It's criminal that they never made it to the world series
Driving home from my grandparents at 10 years old. His best hit. I remember it on the radio on I-5 right as you go over the Green River Bridge.
You won't forget that
Wow, that's amazing.
Nobody could match Edgar Martinez, He Is A Very Humble Man, God Bless You Edgar And Your Family
The Double will forever be etched into my childhood memory. Thanks Gar!
Its about damn time
Tremendo jugador y humilde the best🇵🇷
That double had a lot of meaning to me too, sir.
Wasn't flashy, but got the job done. Can hit for power, but knew he can do more damage driving it line to line than chancing it every swing. Between him and Ichiro it was fun to watch.
I live in St .Louis. I'm a Cards fan...hard core.....my dad woke me up that night...... i was a kid'........ Griffey scoring.....my favorite non Cardinal baseball moment ever !!!!
Both Edgar Martinez and Steve Largent are the ambassdors of Seattle Sports. Complete class acts.
Absolutely one of my favorites watching in the 1990s. For him to overcome Vision impairments is proof that he is a phenomenal athlete unlike the scum that use drugs to enhance their performance.
Wow. He had to work super hard, just to overcome vision obstacles.
Eeeeeeeeeedddddddddd-grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Hopefully some (ALL) present-day hitters are taking notes...
"The double"
All that needs to be said.
He is the consummate Mariner.
I'm 45 years old. I've been a big sports fan my whole life....
I attend many games of all three of the major sports. For decades now.
This might sound like hyperbole and I'm trying to rack my brain to make myself not say it. But I'm pretty sure Edgar Martinez and Michael Jordan are the most dependable sports performers I've ever seen....
This dude always did what he was supposed to do.... Or it sure as hell feels that way....
I agree
Play again Edgar
Boricua pride🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Clutch time starts @6:07
El es Elegancia al bate le dio nombre DH
Only one word comes to mind: fina11y
Damn allergies 😭
Lol Seattle fans will forever clutch that series..great series though, great series..
At least until we get a new defining moment. I am going absolutely apeshit when the M's finally make the playoffs again.
I mean, without it, there probably wouldn't be Baseball in Seattle
@@EchoesDistant well I think you may wanna get ready.
Why did I search my name up
Sometimes the HOF is a pure joke. How can they almost leave out such a great player? They keep doing this and its sad. Great players that deserve to be on HOF are passed just because they don’t get the votes… c’mon the stats should be the votes. If the player had a good clean career that should be enough.
GAR!!!
Did he just take off his cpap right before the interview?
El tipo jugó posición una vez , se puede decir que por lo general tiene mejores estadística que Ortiz, pero recuerden que Ortiz siempre fue un DH, no se le quita mérito a Edgar, pero ortiz a nivel de DH fue mejor porque siempre fue un DH , no así Edgar, pero se le felicita por su ingreso al salón de la fama. "Orgullo latino".
De que hablas? No tiene nada que ver si era DH o no, es basado en su talento como bateador. Y lo mejor es que lo hizo sin esteroides, no como tu idolo Ortiz. Edgar es un gran pelotero y aun mejor ser humano. Aprende a respetar y no a envidiar.
Ayyy nene sobate y dile a David Ortiz q te ponga Ben gay jajaja
@@davidramos8401 ya que hablas sobres los esteroides, que David Ortiz nunca uso. Dime qué garantías me das tu a mi , de que Edgar no la uso tambien?. Porque no se puede ser tan "hater" en esta vida, que sin tener pruebas . Ya me quieres desprestigiar a David Ortiz. Un hombre que lo dio todo por una ciudad. Cosa que Edgar también fue un ídolo en seattle.
@@davidramos8401 muchas veces se les quiso acusar . Pero cogieron miedo después. Porque sabían que se iban a equivocar y quedar como unos periodistas infames. Si querías toma.
@@MaxwellAlexxis Álex rodriguez ya se lo clavo a Jenifer López. Ahora farta que David te lo parta a ti.
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He was a great hitter in his prime but a DH with only 2247 hits and 309 home runs doesn't belong in the HOF.
Well too bad bc he is a hall of famer. And if Edgar didn’t get in no way David Ortiz does when his time comes
That's one of the dumbest things I've ever read.
You forgot the 514 doubles, 1283 walks, and career avg .312 and career obp of .418.
If you can be mentioned in the same breath as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial, and Rogers Hornsby, then you are pretty damn good.
He is one of the best ever to swing from the right side.
@@EchoesDistant I certainly didn't forget his 2247 hits which isn't impressive at all. 308 home runs isn't impressive. He was a defensive liability making it mandatory for him to be a full time DH. Is defensive important to you because a lot of people seem to overlook that aspect. Don Mattingly had a strong career with 9 gold gloves but alas he isn't in because his overall numbers just aren't enough......but defensive liability Edgar gets in? The other players you mentioned had far more accomplished careers so it's ridiculous to make those comparisons. Nine times he was denied entry and he finally makes it in on a last chance sympathy vote.
Dude Edgard was a good third basemen,he just got injured.
He was a genius hitter