Ernesto Martinez Jr. Named Southern League Player of the Week

BILOXI, MS – Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers’ first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. was named the Southern League Player of the Week for the week of August 26 to September 1, 2024. It marks Martinez’s first career weekly award and he becomes the second Shuckers hitter this season to be named the Southern League Player of the Week, joining Carlos Rodriguez, who won the award on May 6.

During a six-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits, Martinez went 12-for-30 (.400) with 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 8 RBI. His 7 extra-base hits ranked second in Double-A during the series. In the second half (since 6/25), Martinez ranks among the Double-A leaders in OPS (5^th, .943), average (6^th, .325), on-base percentage (6^th, .420) and slugging percentage (8^th, .523). During the half, 18 of Martinez’s 49 hits have gone for extra bases, including 11 doubles, 2 triples and 5 home runs.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full 2024 promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:

Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.