Rich Martini
Position Center Field
Years Played 1975-77
Profession Sports Performance
Inducted 2004
Fleet, marquee center fielder led 1976 Far Western Conference Champions with ringing left-handed bat & explosive running speed. Two-time All-Far Western Conference & All-Century UCD Defensive Team outfielder just outran most line drives hit to alleys. Set record with 127 Total Bases as 1976 Far Western Conference Player of Year. Authentic impact athlete led UCD with season highs of 56 Runs, 13 Doubles, 6 Triples, 26 Steals & .372 Average. Finished career batting .347 with 132 Hits, 15 Home Runs & 42 Stolen Bases. Chose football career as NFL wide receiver with Super Bowl Champion Oakland Raiders & New Orleans Saints.
