This day in Mariners’ history: Edgar Martinez ties an MLB home run record

Edgar Martinez is, without a doubt, on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest Mariners of all time. He has put together some of the best numbers throughout history, combining his ability to hit for power as well as an elite ability to control the zone. Martinez’s career earned him many accolades including being a seven-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, two-time batting champion, getting an award named after him in the “Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award” and finally, getting enshrined in Cooperstown as part of the 2019 MLB Hall of Fame class. As part of Edgar’s historic career, he had…