J.D. Martinez has been one of the Red Sox’s most consistent hitters since joining Boston ahead of the 2018 season.
The designated hitter finished his debut season with the Sox with a .330 batting average, 130 RBIs and a whopping 43 home runs. He earned two Silver Slugger awards at two different positions and, of course, helped lead Boston to a World Series title.
The Sox have struggled at the start of their 2019 campaign, but Martinez certainly has been a bright spot for the team, beginning the season with an 11-game hitting streak. And going into Tuesday night’s 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics, the slugger had hit safely in 25 of his last 27 games.
His consistency has reminded his manager of a former Red Sox power hitter.
Asked if J.D.'s consiteincy reminds him of anyone, Cora again goes with Manny. "It's a different madness, but Manny was as prepared as anybody in the big leagues."
— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) April 30, 2019
Cora: "For all of the madness, when (J.D. Martinez) gets in the batter's box it's very simple. That's the beauty of it."
— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) April 30, 2019
Martinez has four home runs and 15 RBIs through Boston’s first 30 games, and that consistent hitting and ability to get on base has given the Sox a chance to win this season.
