Martin was brought up to ease Cardinal manager Frankie Frisch into retirement as a player. He platooned with Frisch at second base as a rookie in 1936, hitting .298. In 1939, he led NL second basemen in fielding.
Martin was brought up to ease Cardinal manager Frankie Frisch into retirement as a player. He platooned with Frisch at second base as a rookie in 1936, hitting .298. In 1939, he led NL second basemen in fielding.
