DYK: In 2019, Edgar Martinez became the first player whose primary position was designated hitter to be elected to the baseballhall. MLB’s Outstanding Designated Hitter Award is named in his honor. Martinez was a 7-time All-Star, 5-time Silver Slugger, and 2-time batting champion over the course of his career. He had a career .312/.418/.515 triple-slash line with 309 home runs and 2,247 hits. In 2004, Martinez became the first player from Puerto Rico to win the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. OTD in 1995, Martinez hit a series-winning walk-off double in an epic Game 5 ALDS victory for the Mariners. #HHM