Derek Jeter’s 4x World Series Winning Teammate Returns to Baseball After Nearly Two Decades

The New York Yankees are one of the most successful teams in MLB history. A lot of this success was because of the strong setup consisting of star players. It involved the likes of Derek Jeter and many more. Tino Martinez is one such name on this list, who was part of the New York Yankees squad that won four World Series titles.

Even though the ex-Yankees player was a star on the field, he stayed away from the limelight after retirement. But now, Jeter’s former teammate Martinez has made a comeback but in a different role and a focus on the future. What is that role? Below is the answer:

Tino Martinez breaks his 20-year absence from the baseball scene!

Many players were household names during their careers but stayed away from the limelight once they retired. Tino Martinez is one such star who achieved all the success at the Diamond. The 55-year-old has now made a return but in a different role. Cape League, which the former MLB star played in once, shared this update on their Twitter handle.

It read, “In 1986 Tino Martinez spent his summer playing in Falmouth, now 37 years later he’s returned to the Cape as an assistant for Hyannis!.” 

According to the league’s official website, Martinez will play a role of an assistant coach. It comes after Hyannis Harbor Hawks, head coach Eric Beattie asked him to join him. On his joining, Beattie said, “Anytime you can bring in a player that has accomplished what all these players are trying to get to, it’s an obvious great situation for them.”

Interestingly, the Cape League is a premier collegiate summer baseball league. They recruit players from NCAA college divisions for the 10-team competition. Martinez also played in the league with the Falmouth Commodores in the 1986 season and described it as a great experience.

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Now, as a coach, he will look to perform a different duty. It would be Martinez’s first professional assignment after a break of years. Though it would not be the first time, he has an immense responsibility on his shoulders. He has fulfilled the same during his time with the Yankees.

A stint in which Martinez won it all!

Winning the world series is a dream of many baseball players. But Martinez achieved the same not once but multiple times during his six-year stay at the Pinstripes, starting in 1996. Notably, his first ring came in his debut year for the Yankees, in which he played a significant role, with a contribution of 86 runs at an average of 0.292 and an OPS of 0.830.

He continued to shine and improved the Silver Slugger Award in 1997. The first baseman retired in 2005 with multiple accolades and experience of over 2000 games under his belt. And will now look to impart his knowledge and experience to the young generation in the Cape League.

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How will this assignment for the ex-Yankee star go? Only time will tell.