Russell Martin Canadian Baseball Player Born in 1983
Russell Martin · baseball player · Canadian
Biography
Born on 15 February 1983 in East York, Russell Martin is a Canadian baseball player. Russell Martin has lined up for Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2010) and Toronto Blue Jays (2015–2018).
Early life
He attended Chipola College.
Career
The records list him as a third baseman. The first club on record is Los Angeles Dodgers (2006). He has played for 5 teams on record, including Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees. 4 years at Los Angeles Dodgers make up the longest period in his listed career. At Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2010), his team-mates on record include Matt Kemp. Toronto Blue Jays team-mates from the same years include Josh Donaldson, Marcus Stroman and José Bautista.
Recognition
He won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024. Russell Martin also has received the Major League Baseball All-Star (2007) and a Rawlings Gold Glove Award (2007). In all, Russell Martin has won 5 awards.
Teams
5 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Third baseman |
| 2011–2012 | New York Yankees | Third baseman |
| 2013–2014 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Third baseman |
| 2015–2018 | Toronto Blue Jays | Third baseman |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Third baseman |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Major League Baseball All-Star | Won | |
| 2007 | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Silver Slugger Award | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Chipola College.
Russell Martin on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 193K @russellmartin55
- Engagement rate
- 6.04% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 11,412
- Average comments
- 251 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Russell Martin?
Russell Martin is 43 years old, born on 15 February 1983 in East York.
What is Russell Martin known for?
Russell Martin is a third baseman who has played for Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
How tall is Russell Martin?
Russell Martin is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Russell Martin’s nationality?
Russell Martin is Canadian, born in East York.
Has Russell Martin won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1027572), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Keith Allison on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0
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