Pack Break: 2003 Topps Series 1
Written by Steve on March 23rd, 2011
“With his easy, swift swing, Andy swats shots to all fields — and often out of the yard. Just 18, he ranked among the top sluggers in the Sally League (A) in 2002. He led the circuit in RBI, finished second in homers and placed fourth in doubles and slugging percentage. He even won the pre-game homer-hitting contest at the league All-Star Game. Marte also shows cat-like reflexes at third base.”
Now with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Andy Marte is one of those players who has excelled at the AAA level, but has difficulty adjusting to the Major League level of play. However, if his .345 Spring Training batting average is any indication, 2011 could be Marte’s breakout season.
2003 Topps Series 1:
- #247 Ellis Burks
- #74 Brad Fullmer
- #272 Bob Brenly (Manager)
- #300 Andy Marte (First Year) (Rookie)
- Blue Backs #EC Eric Chavez
- #343 Larry Walker/Vladimir Guerrero/Todd Helton (League Leaders)
- #178 Juan Pierre
- #217 Tim Wakefield
- #141 Ramon Santiago (Topps All-Star Rookie)
- #181 Aramis Ramirez