Mets Select Contract of Bisons OF Fernando Martinez

Published on May 26, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release

The New York Mets today announced that they have selected the contract of Buffalo Bisons OF Fernando Martinez.

Martinez, 20, has hit .291 (48-165) with 15 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 28RBI while playing in all 42 of Buffalo's games this year. He leads the Bisons in all those offense categories as well as runs scored (22). He leaves the Herd on a team-high seven game hit streak, having averaged .366 (11-30) with three doubles, four home runs and eight RBI since Monday, May 18.

Martinez currently leads the International League with his 25 extra-base hits. He is also T2nd in the IL in doubles (15) and T6th in home runs (8).

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