When you talk about champion slow pitch players in the game of softball, Mark Martin is one of the names that comes to mind. With a playing career that spanned over 20 years, Martin was an unselfish teammate who inspired his teammates both on and off the field. A seven-time All-American, Martin was a member of four National Championship teams as a member of Bell Corp. In 1989, Martin was selected to play in the Olympic Festival at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium and led the East Team with a .743 batting average. In addition to his All-American honors, Martin was also the MVP of the 1991 Smoky Mountain Classic after posting a .821 batting average with 10 home runs and 20 RBI. He also was a member of two Smoky Mountain Classic Championship teams, 1991 and 1992, with his fellow Bell Corp teammates. Known for hitting some of the longest home runs ever witnessed in the game, Martin had a 535 ft. home run recorded in 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev. while playing in the 50-Over division for Hollis Appraisals at a Senior National Championship. His dominance in the game helped earn him the title of “Outstanding Softball Player” by the Orlando Amateur Athletic Association three times and he is also a member of the Orlando Hall of Honor. Martin also contributed to the game through his role ono the Wilson Sporting Goods Advisory staff from 1990-97.
