Chito Martinez, only MLB player from Belize, dead at 59

Chito Martinez, only MLB player from Belize, dead at 59

Former Orioles outfielder Chito Martinez, the first and still only MLB player from Belize, has died, the team announced. He was 59.

Baltimore Orioles mourn passing of Chito Martinez, Belize’s only baseball player to play in US Major Leagues

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025. 4:11 pm CST. Belize’s only baseball player to play in the United States Major Leagues, Chito Martinez, passed away at 59. The photo shows him in his primer when be played for the Orioles. Photo Credit: Baltimore Orioles By Rubén Morales Iglesias: “We mourn the passing of former Orioles outfielder Chito Martinez, the only native of Belize to play in the majors,” the Baltimore Orioles announced on their official …

Reyenaldo Ignacio “Chito” Martínez (1965-2025) -...

Professional Baseball Player. He was a Belizean Major League Baseball player, the first in MLB history to be born in his country. With his family, he emigrated to New Orleans when he was two years old. He was drafted in 1984 in the 6th Round by the Kansas City Royals. He made his debut on July 5, 1991, for...

Former Brother Martin, Major League outfielder Chito Martinez passes away – Crescent City Sports

Martinez has passed away of a heart attack in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, at the age of 59. Former Brother Martin, Major League outfielder Chito Martinez passes away