The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association released its 2020 Academic All-State team on Thursday, June 25th, recognizing baseball players from across the state for their performance both in the classroom and on the diamond.  

Among the honorees was Mercedes’ senior first baseman and outfielder Christian Lee Martinez.   

 Christian was the Mercedes High School Class of 2020 Valedictorian. 

Mercedes Athletic Director Roger Adame states, “I’ve known Christian since he was young and had the pleasure of coaching him in pony baseball. One thing that was obvious at a young age is that he was a fierce competitor on and off the field. That carried on with him through his high school career in which his dedication and desire to be at the top was evident on the field and classroom. Christian is the perfect example of a Tiger Student Athlete. We are proud that he was involved in our athletic programs and excited to see what the future holds for him.”   

Christian plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin where he will study biology following the pre-med path.  

He is the son of Daniel and Luzella Martinez.

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