10 biggest MLB disappointments in 2015: Hitters
![Aug 22, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) in the dugout during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Aug 22, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) in the dugout during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e6c4309aec37f0498fa2fb9575232e398eefc18d99261a457abab7e067555778.jpg)
63. . DH. Detroit Tigers. Victor Martinez. 3. player
The Detroit Tigers made it a priority to bring Victor Martinez back this past offseason and general manager Dave Dombroswki, now former GM, offered him a large contract to return to the Motor City following one of his best career years in 2014.
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Martinez had been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball for his career and he had become even more reliable in his older age.
V-Mart is a career .302 hitter, making this season’s performance that much more disappointing to think about. In 2015, Martinez is hitting a measly .236 with nine homers and 53 RBI.
The 36-year old designated hitter did miss about a month of play, but his average is the lowest, by a wide margin, of his career while his nine home runs and 53 RBI are the lowest since playing just 73 games in 2008.
Last year, Martinez was red-hot for the entire season, hitting a scorching .335 with 32 home runs and 103 RBI and producing his best overall season as a big leaguer.
It’s unclear whether the disappointing 2015 season is because of nagging injuries or just that he’s on his way toward the end of his career and his numbers have dipped accordingly. However, a 100-point dip in average doesn’t seem normal from one season to the next.
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