2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Ruben Martinez! 🏆🏈⚾
Ruben Martinez’s journey into football began in the seventh grade at Queens Intermediate, leading into a varsity career at Pasadena High School where he earned three varsity football letters. In 1995, as a junior, Martinez secured the fourth spot statewide in 5A rushing in 1996. Martinez’s stellar performances earned him the district’s most valuable player title, and he led the Eagles to the playoffs in both seasons, the only appearances in 53 years. Martinez’s athletic prowess extended to baseball, earning honors as a pitcher and a shortstop. He additionally excelled academically, graduating in the top six percent of his class with a 4.2 GPA. After high school, he pursued baseball at Wharton Junior College and Viladecans in Spain.
