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Martinez Earns Second Consecutive Southern League Player of the Week Award

Shuckers first baseman extends on-base streak to 16 games, continues second-half surge against Trash Pandas
(Sierra Gatz)
By Javik Blake/Biloxi Shuckers
September 9, 2024

BILOXI, MS – Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers’ first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. was named the Southern League Player of the Week for the week of September 2 to September 8, 2024. It marks Martinez’s second consecutive Southern League Player of the Week award, becoming the first

BILOXI, MS – Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers’ first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. was named the Southern League Player of the Week for the week of September 2 to September 8, 2024. It marks Martinez’s second consecutive Southern League Player of the Week award, becoming the first player in franchise history to win the award in back-to-back weeks.

During the Shuckers’ road series against the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Martinez was 8-for-20 (.400) with 2 doubles, a home run, 4 RBI and 5 walks. Martinez also reached base in all six games, recording a hit in five.

Entering today, Martinez has recorded hits in 14 of his last 16 games, including 7 multi-hit performances. Martinez also enters the week with a 16-game on-base streak, the 2nd-longest active streak in the Southern League. During the streak, Martinez is 22-for-57 (.386) with 7 doubles, 5 home runs and 13 RBI. In the second half (since June 25), Martinez owns a .341/.437/.540 slash line with 13 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs and 29 RBI.

Martinez and the Shuckers return to Kessler Federal Park on Tuesday for a six-game set against the Mississippi Braves to finish the regular season. The Shuckers need at least two wins and have a magic number of four over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full 2024 promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:

Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.