Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez Family

Last Modified Sep 10, 2024 03:00 GMT
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David Martinez, better known as Dave Martinez, is a former player turned manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Presently in his seventh year as the manager of the Washington Nationals, his career as an MLB player spanned across teams like the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves from 1986 to 2001.

After Martinez retired as a baseball player, he turned his attention towards coaching and managing starting with the Tampa Bay Rays as their spring training instructor in 2006 and eventually became the bench coach in 2007. He served in the position till 2014. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the bench coach for the Chicago Cubs, leading to him winning the World Series in 2016. He then joined the Washington Nationals in the 2018 season as their manager and guided the team to their World Series win in 2019.

Who are Dave Martinez’s Parents?

Dave Martinez is the son of Ernesto Martinez and Lilly Martinez, as per digitaledition.orlandosentinel.com. He hails from Brooklyn, New York, United States but spent his childhood on the Upper East Side of New York before his family moved to Orlando for his high school and college years, as per nytimes.com. His parents are Puerto Rican, as per washingtonpost.com.

David Martinez’s Mother

Lilly Martinez is the mother of Dave Martinez. However, details about her life and profession are unknown as of 2024.

David Martinez’s Father

Ernesto Martinez is the father of Dave Martinez. His nickname is “Lefty” and he played semi-professional baseball, as per digitaledition.orlandosentinel.com. He saw athletic potential in all four of his children and moved their family from New York to Florida due to its better environment and favorable weather for year-round sports.

Who are Dave Martinez’s Siblings?

Dave Martinez has two brothers - Eric Martinez and Ernest Martinez - and a sister - Millie Laborde - as per unfospreys.com.

Who are Dave Martinez’s Brothers?

Eric Martinez and Ernest Martinez are the twin brothers of Dave Martinez. Eric Martinez served as the baseball coach at West Port High School. Moreover, he and Ernest also coached travel baseball teams in Ocala, Florida, United States. Both brothers also played in the minor leagues for the Houston Astros in the MLB, as per unfospreys.com

Who is Dave Martinez’s Sister?

Millie Laborde is the sister of Dave Martinez. She runs the Ocala Beach Volleyball Club. She is married to Jason Laborde and has two daughters - Ashley Laborde and Kiana Laborde. Her daughters are also college volleyball players. Ashley played college volleyball as a Defensive Specialist/Libero for the North Florida Ospreys at the University of North Florida. Her younger sister Kiana played college volleyball as an Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist/Setter for the Spring Hill Badgers at Spring Hill College.

Who is Dave Martinez’s Wife?

Dave Martinez is married to his wife Lisa Martinez. The couple first met when Dave Martinez was a baseball player for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, as per ebiopost.medium.com. They started a relationship and eventually got married. They have been married for more than four decades, as per iluminaryworth.com. Dave Martinez and his wife Lisa Martinez have kept details about their relationship and marriage out of the limelight. They reside in Safe Harbor, Florida, United States.

Does Dave Martinez have kids?

Dave Martinez and his wife Lisa Martinez are parents to four children - David Joshua Martinez, Jagger Lee Martinez, Dalton Martinez, and Angelica Martinez.

Dave Martinez Family FAQs

A. Dave Martinez’s family includes his father, Ernesto Martinez, mother Lilly Martinez, brothers Eric Martinez and Ernest Martinez, sister Millie Laborde, wife Lisa Martinez and four children Johua David Martinez, Jagger Lee Martinez, Dalton Martinez and Angelica Martinez. 

A. David Martinez’s height is 5’10” as of 2024.

A. Dave Martinez’s age is 59 years as of August 2024.

A. Dave Martinez has a win-loss record of 444-541 out of 985 games as of August 2024. 

A. Dave Martinez weight is 190 lbs as of 2024. 

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