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Russell Martin Jr. Scout.com Headlines:
Martin Earns Third Spot on Catching List
Mike Piazza holds record for percentage of games caught
-by LADugout.com Nov 16, 2009
Martin Tops Catcher's Stolen Base List
Passes John Roseboro on Dodgers stolen base listings
-by LADugout.com Oct 12, 2009
My Favorite Martin Slams Cubs
Dodgers take first game of the series 7-2
-by LADugout.com Aug 21, 2009
Jeff Wins the 'Battle of the Weaver'
Neither pitcher makes it past the sixth inning
-by LADugout.com Jun 21, 2009
Martin to Donate $600,000 to Water Foundation
All-Star catcher spokesperson to support access to water around the world
-by LADugout.com Jun 18, 2009
Cubs Continue to Be Awful in Postseason
It was more or less the same story for the Chicago Cubs in Game 2
-by InsideTheIvy.com Oct 3, 2008

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Russell Martin Jr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 210
Position: C

Bats: R
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 02/15/1983
Birthplace: MontrĂ©al,  QC
Experience: R


Biography:
The young Canadian was drafted as a third baseman but converted to catching in 2003 and has quickly moved up the Dodger system, getting the call to Los Angeles when Dioner Navarro was injured. He played so well he took over the starting position and Navarro was traded. Drafted out of Chippola Junior College in Florda, he moved from the GC Dodgers to South Georgia, to Vero Beach to Jacksonville and was with Las Vegas when called up. Rated the organizationls fourth best player before the season and was added to the Dodger 40-man roster November 23, 2004. Baseball America rated him the best srike zone judgement and he best devensive catcher in the Southern League and in the Dodger system.