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Photo gallery: Edgar Martinez elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame

File-This June 16, 1996 file photo shows Seattle Mariners' Edgar Martinez connecting while at bat against the Chicago White Sox in Seattle. Martinez was a .312 hitter over 18 seasons with Seattle. He got 85.4 percent in his 10th and final try on the writers’ ballot. He and Baines will join 2014 inductee Frank Thomas as the only Hall of Famers to play the majority of their games at designated hitter. David Ortiz will be eligible in 2022. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez, the Mariners' two Hall of Famers. (AP)

FILE - In this March 24, 1997, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr., rear, and Jay Buhner, right, tease a ticklish Edgar Martinez following a team batting practice at spring training in Peoria, Ariz. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2004, file photo, Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez waits his turn to bat against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Seattle. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2004, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Edgar Martinez tips his helmet to fans as he steps to the plate in the first inning against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Seattle. Martinez ended his major league baseball career the following day.Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2004, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Edgar Martinez makes the final swing of his career, against the Texas Rangers, in Seattle. Martinez finished with a .312 career average in 18 seasons, all with Seattle. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

File-This Oct. 2, 2004, file photo shows Seattle Mariners Edgar Martinez high fiving Mariner fans as he runs the track surrounding the infield during Edgar Martinez Day in Seattle. Martinez was a .312 hitter over 18 seasons with Seattle. He got 85.4 percent in his 10th and final try on the writers’ ballot. He and Baines will join 2014 inductee Frank Thomas as the only Hall of Famers to play the majority of their games at designated hitter. David Ortiz will be eligible in 2022. (AP Photo/Jim Bryant, File)

Edgar Martinez waves his cap to the Safeco Field crowd. (AP)

Shannon Drayer interviews Edgar Martinez about Dave Neihaus at Safeco Field on Nov. 11, 2010.

Mariano Rivera waves to the crowd after accepting a check for the Mariano Rivera Foundation from Edgar Martinez. Both players were elected to the Hall of Fame on Jan. 22. (AP)

Edgar Martinez has remained a part of the Mariners franchise since his 2004 retirement as a player. (AP)

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano, left, hugs hitting coach Edgar Martinez, right, after Cano after a win in 2015. (AP)

Edgar Martinez joined Ken Griffey Jr. as the only Mariners players to have their numbers retired by the franchise. (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, former Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez waves as he walks to a ceremony retiring his No. 11 before a baseball game between the Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels in Seattle. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Edgar Martinez joined Ken Griffey Jr. as the only Mariners players to have their numbers retired by the franchise. (AP)

Edgar Martinez left his role as Mariners hitting coach following the 2018 season.

Edgar Martinez still has a role with the Mariners as an instructor away from the everyday coaching staff. (AP)

Edgar Martinez spent two-plus seasons as Mariners hitting coach. (AP)

Edgar Martinez is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame 15 years after his last game. (AP)

Photo gallery: Edgar Martinez elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame