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Baseball's Martin Leads Nation, Breaks CLU Record in Triples

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Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009 4:07 pm
Matt Martin hustled for 10 triples to lead the nation in 2009. Photo: Kevin Baxter  ·  Hi-res image

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Cal Lutheran junior Matt Martin was one of only two players in Division III baseball to eclipse 10 triples, doing so in 35 games during the 2009 season notching the triples per game title outright. The mark also breaks the school's 29-year old single season record and 15-year old career record.

In his first year with the Kingsmen, Martin hit .331 while driving in 16 RBI primarily as the leadoff hitter. He had two separate six-game stretches with four triples. One of those spans started with his best offensive game of the year going 3-for-5 including a grand slam and only a single shy of the cycle.

His season ended on an eight-game hit streak and reached base safely in 12 of the final 13 games played. Martin's speed played a major factor in his record setting season and aided his ability to steal bases swiping 19-of-23 during 2009.

Cal Lutheran (32-11) capped of the season making its first NCAA postseason appearance since 2001 and NCAA postseason victory since 2000.

Final Statistics: 2009 NCAA Baseball Ranking Summary



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