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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Edgar Martinez was such an incredible designated hitter that in 2004 they renamed the Outstanding Designated Hitter Award after him. Now he can grace
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I love you, Seattle fans': Finally, Mariners legend Edgar Martinez joins the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Edgar Martinez induction baseball Hall of Fame
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Martinez redefined role of DH
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Edgar Martinez's incredible day in Cooperstown
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Edgar Martinez tours Hall of Fame, reflects on his baseball journey and childhood idol
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Edgar Martinez's incredible day in Cooperstown
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I love you, Seattle fans': Finally, Mariners legend Edgar Martinez joins the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Martinez redefined role of DH
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5 reasons why Edgar Martinez belongs in Hall of Fame
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Edgar Martinez's incredible day in Cooperstown